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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,072.14, 33,218.93 and 13,316.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,072.14, 33,218.93 and 13,316.73 is: 18,376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,072.14 : 33,218.93 = 13,316.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,072.14/33,218.93 = 13,316.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,072.14x = 33,218.93 × 13,316.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,072.14x = 442,367,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,367,521.70/24,072.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,376.74

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