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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,002.94, 33,122.85 and 13,390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,002.94, 33,122.85 and 13,390.52 is: 18,478.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,002.94 : 33,122.85 = 13,390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,002.94/33,122.85 = 13,390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,002.94x = 33,122.85 × 13,390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,002.94x = 443,532,185.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,532,185.38/24,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,478.24

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