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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,053.36, 33,191.37 and 13,442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,053.36, 33,191.37 and 13,442.76 is: 18,549.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,053.36 : 33,191.37 = 13,442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,053.36/33,191.37 = 13,442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,053.36x = 33,191.37 × 13,442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,053.36x = 446,183,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,183,620.98/24,053.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.75

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