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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,048.60, 33,186.99 and 13,438.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,048.60, 33,186.99 and 13,438.23 is: 18,544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,048.60 : 33,186.99 = 13,438.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,048.60/33,186.99 = 13,438.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,048.60x = 33,186.99 × 13,438.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,048.60x = 445,974,404.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,974,404.63/24,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,544.71

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