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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,051.72, 33,192.08 and 13,441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,051.72, 33,192.08 and 13,441.38 is: 18,549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,051.72 : 33,192.08 = 13,441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,051.72/33,192.08 = 13,441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,051.72x = 33,192.08 × 13,441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,051.72x = 446,147,360.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,147,360.27/24,051.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.50

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