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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.18, 33,160.05 and 13,417.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.18, 33,160.05 and 13,417.74 is: 18,515.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.18 : 33,160.05 = 13,417.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.18/33,160.05 = 13,417.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.18x = 33,160.05 × 13,417.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.18x = 444,932,929.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,932,929.29/24,030.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,515.59

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