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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,409.93, 33,685.74 and 13,231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,409.93, 33,685.74 and 13,231.93 is: 18,260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,409.93 : 33,685.74 = 13,231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,409.93/33,685.74 = 13,231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,409.93x = 33,685.74 × 13,231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,409.93x = 445,727,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,727,353.68/24,409.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,260.08

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