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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.44, 33,161.94 and 13,420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.44, 33,161.94 and 13,420.08 is: 18,519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.44 : 33,161.94 = 13,420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.44/33,161.94 = 13,420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.44x = 33,161.94 × 13,420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.44x = 445,035,887.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,035,887.76/24,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,519.67

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