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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,493.51, 33,801.60 and 13,315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,493.51, 33,801.60 and 13,315.51 is: 18,375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,493.51 : 33,801.60 = 13,315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,493.51/33,801.60 = 13,315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,493.51x = 33,801.60 × 13,315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,493.51x = 450,085,542.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,085,542.82/24,493.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,375.71

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