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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.24, 33,162.75 and 13,423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.24, 33,162.75 and 13,423.32 is: 18,522.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.24 : 33,162.75 = 13,423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.24/33,162.75 = 13,423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.24x = 33,162.75 × 13,423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.24x = 445,154,205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,154,205.33/24,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,522.44

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