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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.36, 33,549.66 and 13,133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.36, 33,549.66 and 13,133.36 is: 18,124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.36 : 33,549.66 = 13,133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.36/33,549.66 = 13,133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.36x = 33,549.66 × 13,133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.36x = 440,619,594.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,619,594.91/24,311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,124.02

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