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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,014.07, 33,139.76 and 13,403.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,014.07, 33,139.76 and 13,403.71 is: 18,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,014.07 : 33,139.76 = 13,403.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,014.07/33,139.76 = 13,403.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,014.07x = 33,139.76 × 13,403.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,014.07x = 444,195,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,195,566.81/24,014.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.30

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