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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.42, 33,152.30 and 13,413.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.42, 33,152.30 and 13,413.06 is: 18,510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.42 : 33,152.30 = 13,413.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.42/33,152.30 = 13,413.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.42x = 33,152.30 × 13,413.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.42x = 444,673,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,673,789.04/24,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,510.01

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