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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.02, 33,342.14 and 13,407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.02, 33,342.14 and 13,407.52 is: 18,502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.02 : 33,342.14 = 13,407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.02/33,342.14 = 13,407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.02x = 33,342.14 × 13,407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.02x = 447,035,408.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,035,408.89/24,161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,502.34

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