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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.76, 33,133.36 and 13,399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.76, 33,133.36 and 13,399.36 is: 18,491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.76 : 33,133.36 = 13,399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.76/33,133.36 = 13,399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.76x = 33,133.36 × 13,399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.76x = 443,965,818.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,965,818.65/24,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,491.06

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