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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,093, 33,247.62 and 13,338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,093, 33,247.62 and 13,338.32 is: 18,406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,093 : 33,247.62 = 13,338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,093/33,247.62 = 13,338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,093x = 33,247.62 × 13,338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,093x = 443,467,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,467,228.56/24,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,406.48

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