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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.23, 33,123.90 and 13,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.23, 33,123.90 and 13,392.80 is: 18,480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.23 : 33,123.90 = 13,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.23/33,123.90 = 13,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.23x = 33,123.90 × 13,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.23x = 443,621,767.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,621,767.92/24,005.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,480.21

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