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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,014.16, 33,138.99 and 13,404.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,014.16, 33,138.99 and 13,404.78 is: 18,498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,014.16 : 33,138.99 = 13,404.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,014.16/33,138.99 = 13,404.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,014.16x = 33,138.99 × 13,404.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,014.16x = 444,220,870.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,220,870.37/24,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,498.29

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