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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,154.62, 33,333.48 and 13,400.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,154.62, 33,333.48 and 13,400.28 is: 18,492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,154.62 : 33,333.48 = 13,400.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,154.62/33,333.48 = 13,400.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,154.62x = 33,333.48 × 13,400.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,154.62x = 446,677,965.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,677,965.37/24,154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,492.44

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