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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,051.33, 33,190.73 and 13,440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,051.33, 33,190.73 and 13,440.96 is: 18,548.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,051.33 : 33,190.73 = 13,440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,051.33/33,190.73 = 13,440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,051.33x = 33,190.73 × 13,440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,051.33x = 446,115,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,115,274.30/24,051.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.47

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