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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.70, 33,165.48 and 13,423.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.70, 33,165.48 and 13,423.15 is: 18,523.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.70 : 33,165.48 = 13,423.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.70/33,165.48 = 13,423.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.70x = 33,165.48 × 13,423.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.70x = 445,185,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,185,212.86/24,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,523.37

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