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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,051.96, 33,190.38 and 13,439.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,051.96, 33,190.38 and 13,439.55 is: 18,545.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,051.96 : 33,190.38 = 13,439.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,051.96/33,190.38 = 13,439.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,051.96x = 33,190.38 × 13,439.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,051.96x = 446,063,771.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,063,771.53/24,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,545.84

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