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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,186.41, 33,376.11 and 13,431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,186.41, 33,376.11 and 13,431.96 is: 18,535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,186.41 : 33,376.11 = 13,431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,186.41/33,376.11 = 13,431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,186.41x = 33,376.11 × 13,431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,186.41x = 448,306,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,306,637.44/24,186.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,535.48

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