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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,162.28, 33,342.24 and 13,407.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,162.28, 33,342.24 and 13,407.70 is: 18,501.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,162.28 : 33,342.24 = 13,407.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,162.28/33,342.24 = 13,407.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,162.28x = 33,342.24 × 13,407.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,162.28x = 447,042,751.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,042,751.25/24,162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,501.68

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