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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.82, 33,189.16 and 13,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.82, 33,189.16 and 13,440.40 is: 18,545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.82 : 33,189.16 = 13,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.82/33,189.16 = 13,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.82x = 33,189.16 × 13,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.82x = 446,075,494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,075,494.69/24,052.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,545.67

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