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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,053.76, 33,194.28 and 13,443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,053.76, 33,194.28 and 13,443.60 is: 18,552.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,053.76 : 33,194.28 = 13,443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,053.76/33,194.28 = 13,443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,053.76x = 33,194.28 × 13,443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,053.76x = 446,250,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,250,622.61/24,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,552.22

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