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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.31, 33,148.22 and 13,411.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.31, 33,148.22 and 13,411.23 is: 18,505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.31 : 33,148.22 = 13,411.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.31/33,148.22 = 13,411.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.31x = 33,148.22 × 13,411.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.31x = 444,558,335.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,558,335.45/24,023.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,505.29

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