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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,166.59, 33,350.16 and 13,411.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,166.59, 33,350.16 and 13,411.62 is: 18,508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,166.59 : 33,350.16 = 13,411.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,166.59/33,350.16 = 13,411.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,166.59x = 33,350.16 × 13,411.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,166.59x = 447,279,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,279,672.86/24,166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,508.18

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