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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.15, 33,127.14 and 13,394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.15, 33,127.14 and 13,394.55 is: 18,484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.15 : 33,127.14 = 13,394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.15/33,127.14 = 13,394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.15x = 33,127.14 × 13,394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.15x = 443,723,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,723,133.09/24,005.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,484.50

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