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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.60, 33,161.50 and 13,419.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.60, 33,161.50 and 13,419.91 is: 18,519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.60 : 33,161.50 = 13,419.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.60/33,161.50 = 13,419.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.60x = 33,161.50 × 13,419.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.60x = 445,024,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,024,403.69/24,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,519.85

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