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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.45, 33,166.17 and 13,423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.45, 33,166.17 and 13,423.44 is: 18,524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.45 : 33,166.17 = 13,423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.45/33,166.17 = 13,423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.45x = 33,166.17 × 13,423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.45x = 445,204,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,204,093.02/24,033.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,524.35

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