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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,034.16, 33,165.73 and 13,424.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,034.16, 33,165.73 and 13,424.47 is: 18,524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,034.16 : 33,165.73 = 13,424.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,034.16/33,165.73 = 13,424.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,034.16x = 33,165.73 × 13,424.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,034.16x = 445,232,347.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,232,347.41/24,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,524.98

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