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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.14, 33,133.92 and 13,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.14, 33,133.92 and 13,399.68 is: 18,491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.14 : 33,133.92 = 13,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.14/33,133.92 = 13,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.14x = 33,133.92 × 13,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.14x = 443,983,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,983,925.15/24,010.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,491.52

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