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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,027.40, 33,157.86 and 13,417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,027.40, 33,157.86 and 13,417 is: 18,515.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,027.40 : 33,157.86 = 13,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,027.40/33,157.86 = 13,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,027.40x = 33,157.86 × 13,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,027.40x = 444,879,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,879,007.62/24,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,515.49

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