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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,491.13, 33,797.78 and 13,313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,491.13, 33,797.78 and 13,313.13 is: 18,372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,491.13 : 33,797.78 = 13,313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,491.13/33,797.78 = 13,313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,491.13x = 33,797.78 × 13,313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,491.13x = 449,954,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,954,238.85/24,491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.13

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