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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.55, 33,193.35 and 13,442.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.55, 33,193.35 and 13,442.81 is: 18,551.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.55 : 33,193.35 = 13,442.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.55/33,193.35 = 13,442.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.55x = 33,193.35 × 13,442.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.55x = 446,211,731.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,211,731.35/24,052.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,551.54

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