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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,032.41, 33,164.79 and 13,422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,032.41, 33,164.79 and 13,422.44 is: 18,523.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,032.41 : 33,164.79 = 13,422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,032.41/33,164.79 = 13,422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,032.41x = 33,164.79 × 13,422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,032.41x = 445,152,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,152,403.89/24,032.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,523.00

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