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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,431.03, 33,714.76 and 13,253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,431.03, 33,714.76 and 13,253.03 is: 18,289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,431.03 : 33,714.76 = 13,253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,431.03/33,714.76 = 13,253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,431.03x = 33,714.76 × 13,253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,431.03x = 446,822,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,822,725.72/24,431.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,289.15

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