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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,044.64, 33,182.28 and 13,435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,044.64, 33,182.28 and 13,435.44 is: 18,541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,044.64 : 33,182.28 = 13,435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,044.64/33,182.28 = 13,435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,044.64x = 33,182.28 × 13,435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,044.64x = 445,818,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,818,532.00/24,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,541.29

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