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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,008.60, 33,133.08 and 13,398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,008.60, 33,133.08 and 13,398.32 is: 18,490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,008.60 : 33,133.08 = 13,398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,008.60/33,133.08 = 13,398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,008.60x = 33,133.08 × 13,398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,008.60x = 443,927,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,927,608.43/24,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,490.36

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