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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,006.97, 33,129.57 and 13,395.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,006.97, 33,129.57 and 13,395.97 is: 18,486.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006.97 : 33,129.57 = 13,395.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006.97/33,129.57 = 13,395.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006.97x = 33,129.57 × 13,395.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006.97x = 443,802,725.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,802,725.83/24,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,486.41

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