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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,051.13, 33,191.10 and 13,440.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,051.13, 33,191.10 and 13,440.74 is: 18,548.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,051.13 : 33,191.10 = 13,440.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,051.13/33,191.10 = 13,440.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,051.13x = 33,191.10 × 13,440.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,051.13x = 446,112,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,112,779.46/24,051.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.52

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