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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,188.10, 33,379.68 and 13,433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,188.10, 33,379.68 and 13,433.10 is: 18,537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,188.10 : 33,379.68 = 13,433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,188.10/33,379.68 = 13,433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,188.10x = 33,379.68 × 13,433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,188.10x = 448,392,579.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,392,579.41/24,188.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,537.73

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