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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,022.59, 33,149.97 and 13,410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,022.59, 33,149.97 and 13,410.20 is: 18,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,022.59 : 33,149.97 = 13,410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,022.59/33,149.97 = 13,410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,022.59x = 33,149.97 × 13,410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,022.59x = 444,547,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,547,561.94/24,022.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,505.40

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