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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.86, 33,340.92 and 13,407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.86, 33,340.92 and 13,407.25 is: 18,502.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.86 : 33,340.92 = 13,407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.86/33,340.92 = 13,407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.86x = 33,340.92 × 13,407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.86x = 447,010,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,010,049.67/24,158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,502.94

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