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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,051.27, 33,190.59 and 13,440.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,051.27, 33,190.59 and 13,440.81 is: 18,548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,051.27 : 33,190.59 = 13,440.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,051.27/33,190.59 = 13,440.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,051.27x = 33,190.59 × 13,440.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,051.27x = 446,108,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,108,413.98/24,051.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.23

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