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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,015.24, 33,139.94 and 13,404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,015.24, 33,139.94 and 13,404.64 is: 18,497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,015.24 : 33,139.94 = 13,404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,015.24/33,139.94 = 13,404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,015.24x = 33,139.94 × 13,404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,015.24x = 444,228,965.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,228,965.32/24,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.79

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