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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,071.84, 33,218.52 and 13,316.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,071.84, 33,218.52 and 13,316.43 is: 18,376.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,071.84 : 33,218.52 = 13,316.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,071.84/33,218.52 = 13,316.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,071.84x = 33,218.52 × 13,316.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,071.84x = 442,352,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,352,170.92/24,071.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,376.33

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