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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.59, 33,164.10 and 13,421.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.59, 33,164.10 and 13,421.23 is: 18,521.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.59 : 33,164.10 = 13,421.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.59/33,164.10 = 13,421.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.59x = 33,164.10 × 13,421.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.59x = 445,102,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,102,930.93/24,031.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,521.58

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