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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,002.08, 33,124.46 and 13,391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,002.08, 33,124.46 and 13,391.94 is: 18,481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,002.08 : 33,124.46 = 13,391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,002.08/33,124.46 = 13,391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,002.08x = 33,124.46 × 13,391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,002.08x = 443,600,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,600,780.85/24,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,481.76

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