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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.97, 33,134.94 and 13,399.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.97, 33,134.94 and 13,399.39 is: 18,491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.97 : 33,134.94 = 13,399.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.97/33,134.94 = 13,399.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.97x = 33,134.94 × 13,399.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.97x = 443,987,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,987,983.69/24,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,491.82

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