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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,014.66, 33,139.68 and 13,405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,014.66, 33,139.68 and 13,405.28 is: 18,498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,014.66 : 33,139.68 = 13,405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,014.66/33,139.68 = 13,405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,014.66x = 33,139.68 × 13,405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,014.66x = 444,246,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,246,689.51/24,014.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,498.98

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