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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,051.29, 33,190.22 and 13,441.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,051.29, 33,190.22 and 13,441.91 is: 18,549.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,051.29 : 33,190.22 = 13,441.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,051.29/33,190.22 = 13,441.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,051.29x = 33,190.22 × 13,441.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,051.29x = 446,139,817.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,139,817.77/24,051.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.52

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