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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.18, 33,161.43 and 13,418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.18, 33,161.43 and 13,418.74 is: 18,516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.18 : 33,161.43 = 13,418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.18/33,161.43 = 13,418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.18x = 33,161.43 × 13,418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.18x = 444,984,607.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,984,607.20/24,031.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,516.97

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