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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,051.28, 33,192.24 and 13,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,051.28, 33,192.24 and 13,441.76 is: 18,550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,051.28 : 33,192.24 = 13,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,051.28/33,192.24 = 13,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,051.28x = 33,192.24 × 13,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,051.28x = 446,162,123.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,162,123.94/24,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.45

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