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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.10, 33,213.71 and 13,313.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.10, 33,213.71 and 13,313.45 is: 18,372.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.10 : 33,213.71 = 13,313.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.10/33,213.71 = 13,313.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.10x = 33,213.71 × 13,313.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.10x = 442,189,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,189,067.40/24,068.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.41

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