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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,047.22, 33,181.11 and 13,436.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,047.22, 33,181.11 and 13,436.94 is: 18,540.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,047.22 : 33,181.11 = 13,436.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,047.22/33,181.11 = 13,436.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,047.22x = 33,181.11 × 13,436.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,047.22x = 445,852,584.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,852,584.20/24,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,540.71

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