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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,152.98, 33,333.04 and 13,398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,152.98, 33,333.04 and 13,398.91 is: 18,491.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,152.98 : 33,333.04 = 13,398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,152.98/33,333.04 = 13,398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,152.98x = 33,333.04 × 13,398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,152.98x = 446,626,461.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,626,461.40/24,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,491.57

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