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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,014.73, 33,139.26 and 13,404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,014.73, 33,139.26 and 13,404.12 is: 18,497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,014.73 : 33,139.26 = 13,404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,014.73/33,139.26 = 13,404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,014.73x = 33,139.26 × 13,404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,014.73x = 444,202,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,202,617.75/24,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.09

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