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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.56, 33,189.72 and 13,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.56, 33,189.72 and 13,440.20 is: 18,547.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.56 : 33,189.72 = 13,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.56/33,189.72 = 13,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.56x = 33,189.72 × 13,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.56x = 446,076,474.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,076,474.74/24,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.45

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