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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,168.84, 33,353.27 and 13,413.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,168.84, 33,353.27 and 13,413.87 is: 18,511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,168.84 : 33,353.27 = 13,413.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,168.84/33,353.27 = 13,413.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,168.84x = 33,353.27 × 13,413.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,168.84x = 447,396,360.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,396,360.79/24,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.29

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