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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,006.94, 33,129.50 and 13,396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,006.94, 33,129.50 and 13,396.59 is: 18,487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006.94 : 33,129.50 = 13,396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006.94/33,129.50 = 13,396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006.94x = 33,129.50 × 13,396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006.94x = 443,822,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,822,261.42/24,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,487.25

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