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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,024.65, 33,153.89 and 13,414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,024.65, 33,153.89 and 13,414.28 is: 18,511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,024.65 : 33,153.89 = 13,414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,024.65/33,153.89 = 13,414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,024.65x = 33,153.89 × 13,414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,024.65x = 444,735,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,735,742.49/24,024.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.64

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