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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,053.24, 33,193.38 and 13,442.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,053.24, 33,193.38 and 13,442.78 is: 18,550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,053.24 : 33,193.38 = 13,442.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,053.24/33,193.38 = 13,442.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,053.24x = 33,193.38 × 13,442.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,053.24x = 446,211,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,211,304.80/24,053.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.99

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