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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.67, 33,176.94 and 13,431.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.67, 33,176.94 and 13,431.27 is: 18,534.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.67 : 33,176.94 = 13,431.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.67/33,176.94 = 13,431.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.67x = 33,176.94 × 13,431.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.67x = 445,608,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,608,438.91/24,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,534.84

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