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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.26, 33,312.98 and 13,385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.26, 33,312.98 and 13,385.08 is: 18,471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.26 : 33,312.98 = 13,385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.26/33,312.98 = 13,385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.26x = 33,312.98 × 13,385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.26x = 445,896,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,896,902.34/24,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,471.09

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