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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,015.70, 33,140.98 and 13,405.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,015.70, 33,140.98 and 13,405.11 is: 18,498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,015.70 : 33,140.98 = 13,405.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,015.70/33,140.98 = 13,405.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,015.70x = 33,140.98 × 13,405.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,015.70x = 444,258,482.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,258,482.41/24,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,498.67

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