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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.22, 33,183.86 and 13,438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.22, 33,183.86 and 13,438.94 is: 18,543.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.22 : 33,183.86 = 13,438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.22/33,183.86 = 13,438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.22x = 33,183.86 × 13,438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.22x = 445,955,903.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,955,903.51/24,049.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,543.47

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