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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,012.36, 33,138.72 and 13,404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,012.36, 33,138.72 and 13,404.06 is: 18,498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,012.36 : 33,138.72 = 13,404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,012.36/33,138.72 = 13,404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,012.36x = 33,138.72 × 13,404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,012.36x = 444,193,391.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,193,391.20/24,012.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,498.53

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