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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.99, 33,137.45 and 13,403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.99, 33,137.45 and 13,403.68 is: 18,497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.99 : 33,137.45 = 13,403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.99/33,137.45 = 13,403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.99x = 33,137.45 × 13,403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.99x = 444,163,751.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,163,751.61/24,011.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.58

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