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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,046.31, 33,183.29 and 13,436.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,046.31, 33,183.29 and 13,436.03 is: 18,541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,046.31 : 33,183.29 = 13,436.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,046.31/33,183.29 = 13,436.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,046.31x = 33,183.29 × 13,436.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,046.31x = 445,851,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,851,796.49/24,046.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,541.38

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