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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,048.56, 33,186.40 and 13,438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,048.56, 33,186.40 and 13,438.28 is: 18,544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,048.56 : 33,186.40 = 13,438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,048.56/33,186.40 = 13,438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,048.56x = 33,186.40 × 13,438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,048.56x = 445,968,184.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,968,184.76/24,048.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,544.48

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