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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.34, 33,161.52 and 13,420.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.34, 33,161.52 and 13,420.12 is: 18,519.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.34 : 33,161.52 = 13,420.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.34/33,161.52 = 13,420.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.34x = 33,161.52 × 13,420.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.34x = 445,031,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,031,577.78/24,030.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,519.57

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