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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,018.08, 33,143.57 and 13,408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,018.08, 33,143.57 and 13,408.38 is: 18,502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,018.08 : 33,143.57 = 13,408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,018.08/33,143.57 = 13,408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,018.08x = 33,143.57 × 13,408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,018.08x = 444,401,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,401,564.36/24,018.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,502.80

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