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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,492.13, 33,799.16 and 13,314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,492.13, 33,799.16 and 13,314.13 is: 18,373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,492.13 : 33,799.16 = 13,314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,492.13/33,799.16 = 13,314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,492.13x = 33,799.16 × 13,314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,492.13x = 450,006,410.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,006,410.13/24,492.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.51

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