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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,040.80, 33,176.79 and 13,429.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,040.80, 33,176.79 and 13,429.62 is: 18,533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,040.80 : 33,176.79 = 13,429.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,040.80/33,176.79 = 13,429.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,040.80x = 33,176.79 × 13,429.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,040.80x = 445,551,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,551,682.52/24,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.15

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