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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,051.26, 33,190.08 and 13,440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,051.26, 33,190.08 and 13,440.64 is: 18,547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,051.26 : 33,190.08 = 13,440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,051.26/33,190.08 = 13,440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,051.26x = 33,190.08 × 13,440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,051.26x = 446,095,916.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,095,916.85/24,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.72

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