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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.85, 33,331.26 and 13,400.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.85, 33,331.26 and 13,400.25 is: 18,493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.85 : 33,331.26 = 13,400.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.85/33,331.26 = 13,400.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.85x = 33,331.26 × 13,400.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.85x = 446,647,142.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,647,142.07/24,151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,493.29

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