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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,113.98, 33,276.93 and 13,358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,113.98, 33,276.93 and 13,358.82 is: 18,434.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,113.98 : 33,276.93 = 13,358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,113.98/33,276.93 = 13,358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,113.98x = 33,276.93 × 13,358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,113.98x = 444,540,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,540,518.02/24,113.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,434.97

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