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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.73, 33,557.08 and 13,138.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.73, 33,557.08 and 13,138.73 is: 18,131.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.73 : 33,557.08 = 13,138.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.73/33,557.08 = 13,138.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.73x = 33,557.08 × 13,138.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.73x = 440,897,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,897,380.86/24,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,131.44

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