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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.48, 33,133.11 and 13,399.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.48, 33,133.11 and 13,399.11 is: 18,490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.48 : 33,133.11 = 13,399.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.48/33,133.11 = 13,399.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.48x = 33,133.11 × 13,399.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.48x = 443,954,185.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,954,185.53/24,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,490.79

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