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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,034.47, 33,164.48 and 13,424.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,034.47, 33,164.48 and 13,424.55 is: 18,524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,034.47 : 33,164.48 = 13,424.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,034.47/33,164.48 = 13,424.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,034.47x = 33,164.48 × 13,424.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,034.47x = 445,218,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,218,152.86/24,034.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,524.15

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