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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,014.70, 33,139.60 and 13,404.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,014.70, 33,139.60 and 13,404.11 is: 18,497.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,014.70 : 33,139.60 = 13,404.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,014.70/33,139.60 = 13,404.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,014.70x = 33,139.60 × 13,404.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,014.70x = 444,206,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,206,644.55/24,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.28

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