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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.88, 33,253.16 and 13,341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.88, 33,253.16 and 13,341.13 is: 18,410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.88 : 33,253.16 = 13,341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.88/33,253.16 = 13,341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.88x = 33,253.16 × 13,341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.88x = 443,634,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,634,730.47/24,096.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.46

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