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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,024.14, 33,151.92 and 13,414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,024.14, 33,151.92 and 13,414.44 is: 18,511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,024.14 : 33,151.92 = 13,414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,024.14/33,151.92 = 13,414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,024.14x = 33,151.92 × 13,414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,024.14x = 444,714,441.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,714,441.72/24,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.15

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