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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.13, 33,703.93 and 13,245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.13, 33,703.93 and 13,245.13 is: 18,278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.13 : 33,703.93 = 13,245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.13/33,703.93 = 13,245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.13x = 33,703.93 × 13,245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.13x = 446,412,934.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,412,934.36/24,423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,278.29

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