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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.47, 33,190.36 and 13,440.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.47, 33,190.36 and 13,440.13 is: 18,547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.47 : 33,190.36 = 13,440.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.47/33,190.36 = 13,440.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.47x = 33,190.36 × 13,440.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.47x = 446,082,519.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,082,519.99/24,050.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.77

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