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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,053.72, 33,190.08 and 13,443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,053.72, 33,190.08 and 13,443.44 is: 18,549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,053.72 : 33,190.08 = 13,443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,053.72/33,190.08 = 13,443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,053.72x = 33,190.08 × 13,443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,053.72x = 446,188,849.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,188,849.08/24,053.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.68

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