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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.72, 33,161.06 and 13,419.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.72, 33,161.06 and 13,419.73 is: 18,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.72 : 33,161.06 = 13,419.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.72/33,161.06 = 13,419.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.72x = 33,161.06 × 13,419.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.72x = 445,012,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,012,471.71/24,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,519.25

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