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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,019.13, 33,145.20 and 13,406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,019.13, 33,145.20 and 13,406.72 is: 18,500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,019.13 : 33,145.20 = 13,406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,019.13/33,145.20 = 13,406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,019.13x = 33,145.20 × 13,406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,019.13x = 444,368,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,368,250.02/24,019.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,500.60

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