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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,144.69, 33,317.99 and 13,390.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,144.69, 33,317.99 and 13,390.11 is: 18,477.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,144.69 : 33,317.99 = 13,390.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,144.69/33,317.99 = 13,390.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,144.69x = 33,317.99 × 13,390.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,144.69x = 446,131,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,131,551.08/24,144.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,477.42

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