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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,101.31, 33,262.94 and 13,493.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,101.31, 33,262.94 and 13,493.15 is: 18,622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,101.31 : 33,262.94 = 13,493.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,101.31/33,262.94 = 13,493.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,101.31x = 33,262.94 × 13,493.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,101.31x = 448,821,706.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,821,706.28/24,101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,622.30

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