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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,006.70, 33,130.92 and 13,396.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,006.70, 33,130.92 and 13,396.51 is: 18,488.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006.70 : 33,130.92 = 13,396.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006.70/33,130.92 = 13,396.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006.70x = 33,130.92 × 13,396.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006.70x = 443,838,701.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,838,701.09/24,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,488.12

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