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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.86, 33,178.92 and 13,434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.86, 33,178.92 and 13,434.32 is: 18,539.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.86 : 33,178.92 = 13,434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.86/33,178.92 = 13,434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.86x = 33,178.92 × 13,434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.86x = 445,736,228.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,736,228.53/24,042.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,539.23

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