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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.32, 33,328.20 and 13,396.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.32, 33,328.20 and 13,396.14 is: 18,486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.32 : 33,328.20 = 13,396.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.32/33,328.20 = 13,396.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.32x = 33,328.20 × 13,396.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.32x = 446,469,233.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,469,233.15/24,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,486.33

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