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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,154.59, 33,330.12 and 13,399.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,154.59, 33,330.12 and 13,399.31 is: 18,489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,154.59 : 33,330.12 = 13,399.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,154.59/33,330.12 = 13,399.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,154.59x = 33,330.12 × 13,399.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,154.59x = 446,600,376.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,600,376.57/24,154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,489.26

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