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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,050.97, 33,191.05 and 13,440.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,050.97, 33,191.05 and 13,440.63 is: 18,548.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,050.97 : 33,191.05 = 13,440.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,050.97/33,191.05 = 13,440.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,050.97x = 33,191.05 × 13,440.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,050.97x = 446,108,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,108,622.36/24,050.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.47

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