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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.14, 33,549.36 and 13,133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.14, 33,549.36 and 13,133.14 is: 18,123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.14 : 33,549.36 = 13,133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.14/33,549.36 = 13,133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.14x = 33,549.36 × 13,133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.14x = 440,608,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,608,441.79/24,311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,123.73

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