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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,609.03, 33,960.44 and 13,431.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,609.03, 33,960.44 and 13,431.03 is: 18,534.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,609.03 : 33,960.44 = 13,431.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,609.03/33,960.44 = 13,431.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,609.03x = 33,960.44 × 13,431.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,609.03x = 456,123,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,123,621.30/24,609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,534.81

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