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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.74, 33,192.69 and 13,442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.74, 33,192.69 and 13,442.28 is: 18,550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.74 : 33,192.69 = 13,442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.74/33,192.69 = 13,442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.74x = 33,192.69 × 13,442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.74x = 446,185,432.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,185,432.93/24,052.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.30

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