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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,163.91, 33,344.48 and 13,409.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,163.91, 33,344.48 and 13,409.36 is: 18,503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,163.91 : 33,344.48 = 13,409.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,163.91/33,344.48 = 13,409.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,163.91x = 33,344.48 × 13,409.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,163.91x = 447,127,902.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,127,902.56/24,163.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,503.96

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