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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,143.69, 33,316.61 and 13,389.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,143.69, 33,316.61 and 13,389.11 is: 18,476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,143.69 : 33,316.61 = 13,389.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,143.69/33,316.61 = 13,389.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,143.69x = 33,316.61 × 13,389.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,143.69x = 446,079,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,079,805.94/24,143.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,476.04

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