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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.44, 33,177.24 and 13,431.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.44, 33,177.24 and 13,431.44 is: 18,535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.44 : 33,177.24 = 13,431.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.44/33,177.24 = 13,431.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.44x = 33,177.24 × 13,431.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.44x = 445,618,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,618,108.43/24,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,535.42

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