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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,148.29, 33,321.46 and 13,393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,148.29, 33,321.46 and 13,393.03 is: 18,480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,148.29 : 33,321.46 = 13,393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,148.29/33,321.46 = 13,393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,148.29x = 33,321.46 × 13,393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,148.29x = 446,275,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,275,246.46/24,148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,480.62

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