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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.53, 33,193.21 and 13,442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.53, 33,193.21 and 13,442.20 is: 18,550.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.53 : 33,193.21 = 13,442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.53/33,193.21 = 13,442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.53x = 33,193.21 × 13,442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.53x = 446,189,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,189,767.46/24,052.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.64

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