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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.48, 33,152.42 and 13,413.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.48, 33,152.42 and 13,413.11 is: 18,510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.48 : 33,152.42 = 13,413.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.48/33,152.42 = 13,413.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.48x = 33,152.42 × 13,413.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.48x = 444,676,823.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,676,823.40/24,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,510.10

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