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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,046.19, 33,183.12 and 13,435.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,046.19, 33,183.12 and 13,435.91 is: 18,541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,046.19 : 33,183.12 = 13,435.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,046.19/33,183.12 = 13,435.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,046.19x = 33,183.12 × 13,435.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,046.19x = 445,845,413.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,845,413.84/24,046.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,541.21

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