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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,034.19, 33,164.78 and 13,423.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,034.19, 33,164.78 and 13,423.59 is: 18,523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,034.19 : 33,164.78 = 13,423.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,034.19/33,164.78 = 13,423.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,034.19x = 33,164.78 × 13,423.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,034.19x = 445,190,342.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,190,342.04/24,034.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,523.21

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