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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,012.16, 33,137.13 and 13,402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,012.16, 33,137.13 and 13,402.60 is: 18,495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,012.16 : 33,137.13 = 13,402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,012.16/33,137.13 = 13,402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,012.16x = 33,137.13 × 13,402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,012.16x = 444,123,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,123,665.95/24,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,495.78

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