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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.13, 33,783.95 and 13,303.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.13, 33,783.95 and 13,303.13 is: 18,358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.13 : 33,783.95 = 13,303.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.13/33,783.95 = 13,303.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.13x = 33,783.95 × 13,303.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.13x = 449,432,143.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,432,143.10/24,481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,358.31

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