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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,014.14, 33,138.14 and 13,404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,014.14, 33,138.14 and 13,404.44 is: 18,497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,014.14 : 33,138.14 = 13,404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,014.14/33,138.14 = 13,404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,014.14x = 33,138.14 × 13,404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,014.14x = 444,198,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,198,225.16/24,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.36

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