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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,113.28, 33,275.68 and 13,357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,113.28, 33,275.68 and 13,357.60 is: 18,433.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,113.28 : 33,275.68 = 13,357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,113.28/33,275.68 = 13,357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,113.28x = 33,275.68 × 13,357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,113.28x = 444,483,223.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,483,223.17/24,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,433.13

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