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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,113.91, 33,278.78 and 13,504.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,113.91, 33,278.78 and 13,504.23 is: 18,636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,113.91 : 33,278.78 = 13,504.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,113.91/33,278.78 = 13,504.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,113.91x = 33,278.78 × 13,504.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,113.91x = 449,404,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,404,333.00/24,113.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,636.72

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