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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.16, 33,188.67 and 13,440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.16, 33,188.67 and 13,440.78 is: 18,547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.16 : 33,188.67 = 13,440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.16/33,188.67 = 13,440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.16x = 33,188.67 × 13,440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.16x = 446,081,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,081,611.96/24,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.97

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