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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.16, 33,176.24 and 13,429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.16, 33,176.24 and 13,429.76 is: 18,531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.16 : 33,176.24 = 13,429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.16/33,176.24 = 13,429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.16x = 33,176.24 × 13,429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.16x = 445,548,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,548,940.90/24,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,531.98

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