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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,032.97, 33,162.41 and 13,423.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,032.97, 33,162.41 and 13,423.05 is: 18,522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,032.97 : 33,162.41 = 13,423.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,032.97/33,162.41 = 13,423.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,032.97x = 33,162.41 × 13,423.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,032.97x = 445,140,721.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,140,721.11/24,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,522.09

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