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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,016.24, 33,141.32 and 13,405.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,016.24, 33,141.32 and 13,405.64 is: 18,499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,016.24 : 33,141.32 = 13,405.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,016.24/33,141.32 = 13,405.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,016.24x = 33,141.32 × 13,405.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,016.24x = 444,280,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,280,605.04/24,016.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,499.17

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