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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.66, 33,166.52 and 13,423.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.66, 33,166.52 and 13,423.69 is: 18,524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.66 : 33,166.52 = 13,423.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.66/33,166.52 = 13,423.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.66x = 33,166.52 × 13,423.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.66x = 445,217,082.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,217,082.86/24,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,524.73

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