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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,012, 33,136.44 and 13,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,012, 33,136.44 and 13,401 is: 18,493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,012 : 33,136.44 = 13,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,012/33,136.44 = 13,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,012x = 33,136.44 × 13,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,012x = 444,061,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,061,432.44/24,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,493.31

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