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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.65, 33,136.91 and 13,403.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.65, 33,136.91 and 13,403.26 is: 18,496.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.65 : 33,136.91 = 13,403.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.65/33,136.91 = 13,403.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.65x = 33,136.91 × 13,403.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.65x = 444,142,620.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,142,620.33/24,011.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,496.96

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