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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.63, 33,133.50 and 13,400.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.63, 33,133.50 and 13,400.25 is: 18,492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.63 : 33,133.50 = 13,400.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.63/33,133.50 = 13,400.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.63x = 33,133.50 × 13,400.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.63x = 443,997,183.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,997,183.38/24,009.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,492.46

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