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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.68, 33,191.70 and 13,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.68, 33,191.70 and 13,441.52 is: 18,551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.68 : 33,191.70 = 13,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.68/33,191.70 = 13,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.68x = 33,191.70 × 13,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.68x = 446,146,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,146,899.38/24,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,551.05

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