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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,017.83, 33,143.91 and 13,407.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,017.83, 33,143.91 and 13,407.23 is: 18,501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,017.83 : 33,143.91 = 13,407.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,017.83/33,143.91 = 13,407.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,017.83x = 33,143.91 × 13,407.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,017.83x = 444,368,024.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,368,024.47/24,017.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,501.59

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