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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.58, 33,129.30 and 13,395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.58, 33,129.30 and 13,395.44 is: 18,486.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.58 : 33,129.30 = 13,395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.58/33,129.30 = 13,395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.58x = 33,129.30 × 13,395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.58x = 443,781,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,781,550.39/24,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,486.60

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