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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,143.43, 33,316.26 and 13,388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,143.43, 33,316.26 and 13,388.86 is: 18,475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,143.43 : 33,316.26 = 13,388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,143.43/33,316.26 = 13,388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,143.43x = 33,316.26 × 13,388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,143.43x = 446,066,807.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,066,807.61/24,143.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,475.70

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