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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,015.14, 33,139.51 and 13,405.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,015.14, 33,139.51 and 13,405.44 is: 18,498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,015.14 : 33,139.51 = 13,405.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,015.14/33,139.51 = 13,405.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,015.14x = 33,139.51 × 13,405.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,015.14x = 444,249,712.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,249,712.93/24,015.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,498.74

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