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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,018.81, 33,145.65 and 13,408.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,018.81, 33,145.65 and 13,408.62 is: 18,503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,018.81 : 33,145.65 = 13,408.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,018.81/33,145.65 = 13,408.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,018.81x = 33,145.65 × 13,408.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,018.81x = 444,437,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,437,425.50/24,018.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,503.72

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