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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,015.16, 33,141.42 and 13,405.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,015.16, 33,141.42 and 13,405.24 is: 18,499.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,015.16 : 33,141.42 = 13,405.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,015.16/33,141.42 = 13,405.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,015.16x = 33,141.42 × 13,405.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,015.16x = 444,268,689.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,268,689.04/24,015.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,499.51

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