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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,024.97, 33,151.35 and 13,415.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,024.97, 33,151.35 and 13,415.05 is: 18,511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,024.97 : 33,151.35 = 13,415.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,024.97/33,151.35 = 13,415.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,024.97x = 33,151.35 × 13,415.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,024.97x = 444,727,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,727,017.82/24,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.03

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