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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,331.91, 33,578.09 and 13,153.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,331.91, 33,578.09 and 13,153.91 is: 18,152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,331.91 : 33,578.09 = 13,153.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,331.91/33,578.09 = 13,153.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,331.91x = 33,578.09 × 13,153.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,331.91x = 441,682,940.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,682,940.17/24,331.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.42

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