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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,371.08, 33,631.94 and 13,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,371.08, 33,631.94 and 13,193 is: 18,206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,371.08 : 33,631.94 = 13,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,371.08/33,631.94 = 13,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,371.08x = 33,631.94 × 13,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,371.08x = 443,706,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,706,184.42/24,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,206.26

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