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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.14, 33,184.44 and 13,437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.14, 33,184.44 and 13,437.72 is: 18,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.14 : 33,184.44 = 13,437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.14/33,184.44 = 13,437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.14x = 33,184.44 × 13,437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.14x = 445,923,213.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,923,213.08/24,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,541.40

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