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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.53, 33,213.40 and 13,312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.53, 33,213.40 and 13,312.70 is: 18,370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.53 : 33,213.40 = 13,312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.53/33,213.40 = 13,312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.53x = 33,213.40 × 13,312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.53x = 442,160,030.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,160,030.18/24,069.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,370.11

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