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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.93, 33,557.35 and 13,138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.93, 33,557.35 and 13,138.93 is: 18,131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.93 : 33,557.35 = 13,138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.93/33,557.35 = 13,138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.93x = 33,557.35 × 13,138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.93x = 440,907,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,907,672.64/24,316.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,131.72

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