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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,154.67, 33,335.37 and 13,400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,154.67, 33,335.37 and 13,400.60 is: 18,493.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,154.67 : 33,335.37 = 13,400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,154.67/33,335.37 = 13,400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,154.67x = 33,335.37 × 13,400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,154.67x = 446,713,792.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,713,792.55/24,154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,493.89

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