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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.58, 33,132.06 and 13,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.58, 33,132.06 and 13,397.44 is: 18,489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.58 : 33,132.06 = 13,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.58/33,132.06 = 13,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.58x = 33,132.06 × 13,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.58x = 443,884,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,884,785.93/24,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,489.36

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