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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,051.53, 33,191.83 and 13,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,051.53, 33,191.83 and 13,441.20 is: 18,549.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,051.53 : 33,191.83 = 13,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,051.53/33,191.83 = 13,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,051.53x = 33,191.83 × 13,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,051.53x = 446,137,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,137,859.44/24,051.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.25

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