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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,241.28, 33,451.80 and 13,631.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,241.28, 33,451.80 and 13,631.92 is: 18,811.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,241.28 : 33,451.80 = 13,631.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,241.28/33,451.80 = 13,631.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,241.28x = 33,451.80 × 13,631.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,241.28x = 456,012,261.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,012,261.46/24,241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,811.39

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