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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.41, 33,160.98 and 13,420.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.41, 33,160.98 and 13,420.82 is: 18,519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.41 : 33,160.98 = 13,420.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.41/33,160.98 = 13,420.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.41x = 33,160.98 × 13,420.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.41x = 445,047,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,047,543.60/24,031.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,519.41

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