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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.02, 33,340.76 and 13,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.02, 33,340.76 and 13,406.52 is: 18,500.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.02 : 33,340.76 = 13,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.02/33,340.76 = 13,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.02x = 33,340.76 × 13,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.02x = 446,983,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,983,565.76/24,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,500.96

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