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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.36, 33,131.82 and 13,399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.36, 33,131.82 and 13,399.06 is: 18,491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.36 : 33,131.82 = 13,399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.36/33,131.82 = 13,399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.36x = 33,131.82 × 13,399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.36x = 443,935,244.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,935,244.09/24,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,491.63

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