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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,026.76, 33,153.82 and 13,416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,026.76, 33,153.82 and 13,416.84 is: 18,513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,026.76 : 33,153.82 = 13,416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,026.76/33,153.82 = 13,416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,026.76x = 33,153.82 × 13,416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,026.76x = 444,819,498.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,819,498.33/24,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,513.50

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