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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,016.91, 33,143.99 and 13,407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,016.91, 33,143.99 and 13,407.22 is: 18,502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,016.91 : 33,143.99 = 13,407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,016.91/33,143.99 = 13,407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,016.91x = 33,143.99 × 13,407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,016.91x = 444,368,740.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,368,740.00/24,016.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,502.33

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