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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.40, 33,159.24 and 13,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.40, 33,159.24 and 13,418 is: 18,516.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.40 : 33,159.24 = 13,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.40/33,159.24 = 13,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.40x = 33,159.24 × 13,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.40x = 444,930,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,930,682.32/24,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,516.87

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