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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,014.91, 33,141.08 and 13,404.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,014.91, 33,141.08 and 13,404.99 is: 18,499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,014.91 : 33,141.08 = 13,404.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,014.91/33,141.08 = 13,404.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,014.91x = 33,141.08 × 13,404.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,014.91x = 444,255,778.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,255,778.96/24,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,499.16

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