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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,040.86, 33,176.16 and 13,432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,040.86, 33,176.16 and 13,432.32 is: 18,536.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,040.86 : 33,176.16 = 13,432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,040.86/33,176.16 = 13,432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,040.86x = 33,176.16 × 13,432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,040.86x = 445,632,797.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,632,797.49/24,040.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,536.47

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