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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,051.50, 33,191.19 and 13,441.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,051.50, 33,191.19 and 13,441.31 is: 18,549.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,051.50 : 33,191.19 = 13,441.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,051.50/33,191.19 = 13,441.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,051.50x = 33,191.19 × 13,441.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,051.50x = 446,132,840.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,132,840.90/24,051.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.07

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