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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,053.79, 33,194.28 and 13,443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,053.79, 33,194.28 and 13,443.42 is: 18,551.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,053.79 : 33,194.28 = 13,443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,053.79/33,194.28 = 13,443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,053.79x = 33,194.28 × 13,443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,053.79x = 446,244,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,244,598.00/24,053.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,551.95

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