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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,039.49, 33,171.52 and 13,431.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,039.49, 33,171.52 and 13,431.13 is: 18,533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,039.49 : 33,171.52 = 13,431.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,039.49/33,171.52 = 13,431.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,039.49x = 33,171.52 × 13,431.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,039.49x = 445,530,997.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,530,997.42/24,039.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.30

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