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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.12, 33,191.83 and 13,441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.12, 33,191.83 and 13,441.75 is: 18,549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.12 : 33,191.83 = 13,441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.12/33,191.83 = 13,441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.12x = 33,191.83 × 13,441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.12x = 446,156,280.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,156,280.90/24,052.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.56

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