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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.08, 33,156.84 and 13,417.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.08, 33,156.84 and 13,417.08 is: 18,514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.08 : 33,156.84 = 13,417.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.08/33,156.84 = 13,417.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.08x = 33,156.84 × 13,417.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.08x = 444,867,974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,867,974.83/24,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,514.50

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