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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.77, 33,151.41 and 13,414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.77, 33,151.41 and 13,414.08 is: 18,510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.77 : 33,151.41 = 13,414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.77/33,151.41 = 13,414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.77x = 33,151.41 × 13,414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.77x = 444,695,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,695,665.85/24,023.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,510.65

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