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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.97, 33,126.57 and 13,394.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.97, 33,126.57 and 13,394.97 is: 18,484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.97 : 33,126.57 = 13,394.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.97/33,126.57 = 13,394.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.97x = 33,126.57 × 13,394.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.97x = 443,729,411.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,729,411.35/24,005.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,484.13

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