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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,111.93, 33,273.55 and 13,501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,111.93, 33,273.55 and 13,501.04 is: 18,630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111.93 : 33,273.55 = 13,501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111.93/33,273.55 = 13,501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111.93x = 33,273.55 × 13,501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111.93x = 449,227,380.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,227,380.00/24,111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,630.91

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