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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,018.89, 33,144.69 and 13,409.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,018.89, 33,144.69 and 13,409.19 is: 18,503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,018.89 : 33,144.69 = 13,409.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,018.89/33,144.69 = 13,409.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,018.89x = 33,144.69 × 13,409.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,018.89x = 444,443,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,443,445.70/24,018.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,503.91

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