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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,015.83, 33,140.46 and 13,406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,015.83, 33,140.46 and 13,406.13 is: 18,499.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,015.83 : 33,140.46 = 13,406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,015.83/33,140.46 = 13,406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,015.83x = 33,140.46 × 13,406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,015.83x = 444,285,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,285,315.02/24,015.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,499.69

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