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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.02, 33,339.38 and 13,405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.02, 33,339.38 and 13,405.52 is: 18,499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.02 : 33,339.38 = 13,405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.02/33,339.38 = 13,405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.02x = 33,339.38 × 13,405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.02x = 446,931,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,931,867.38/24,159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,499.59

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