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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,092.91, 33,251.31 and 13,483.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,092.91, 33,251.31 and 13,483.13 is: 18,608.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,092.91 : 33,251.31 = 13,483.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,092.91/33,251.31 = 13,483.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,092.91x = 33,251.31 × 13,483.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,092.91x = 448,331,569.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,331,569.14/24,092.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,608.44

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