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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.75, 33,138.09 and 13,402.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.75, 33,138.09 and 13,402.98 is: 18,497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.75 : 33,138.09 = 13,402.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.75/33,138.09 = 13,402.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.75x = 33,138.09 × 13,402.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.75x = 444,149,157.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,149,157.51/24,011.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.16

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