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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,019.88, 33,150.74 and 13,410.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,019.88, 33,150.74 and 13,410.09 is: 18,507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,019.88 : 33,150.74 = 13,410.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,019.88/33,150.74 = 13,410.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,019.88x = 33,150.74 × 13,410.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,019.88x = 444,554,339.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,554,339.92/24,019.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,507.77

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