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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,046.77, 33,186.25 and 13,291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,046.77, 33,186.25 and 13,291.41 is: 18,343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,046.77 : 33,186.25 = 13,291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,046.77/33,186.25 = 13,291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,046.77x = 33,186.25 × 13,291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,046.77x = 441,092,055.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,092,055.11/24,046.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,343.09

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