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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,022.73, 33,150.68 and 13,412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,022.73, 33,150.68 and 13,412.14 is: 18,508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,022.73 : 33,150.68 = 13,412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,022.73/33,150.68 = 13,412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,022.73x = 33,150.68 × 13,412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,022.73x = 444,621,561.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,621,561.26/24,022.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,508.37

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