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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,141.56, 33,316.89 and 13,387.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,141.56, 33,316.89 and 13,387.66 is: 18,475.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,141.56 : 33,316.89 = 13,387.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,141.56/33,316.89 = 13,387.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,141.56x = 33,316.89 × 13,387.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,141.56x = 446,035,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,035,062.08/24,141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,475.82

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