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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,137.06, 33,309.18 and 13,382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,137.06, 33,309.18 and 13,382.10 is: 18,467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,137.06 : 33,309.18 = 13,382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,137.06/33,309.18 = 13,382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,137.06x = 33,309.18 × 13,382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,137.06x = 445,746,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,746,777.68/24,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.32

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