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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,012.15, 33,137.60 and 13,403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,012.15, 33,137.60 and 13,403.76 is: 18,497.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,012.15 : 33,137.60 = 13,403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,012.15/33,137.60 = 13,403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,012.15x = 33,137.60 × 13,403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,012.15x = 444,168,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,168,370.36/24,012.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.65

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