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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.14, 33,325.87 and 13,394.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.14, 33,325.87 and 13,394.77 is: 18,484.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.14 : 33,325.87 = 13,394.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.14/33,325.87 = 13,394.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.14x = 33,325.87 × 13,394.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.14x = 446,392,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,392,363.70/24,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,484.81

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