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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,034.83, 33,170.41 and 13,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,034.83, 33,170.41 and 13,425.14 is: 18,528.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,034.83 : 33,170.41 = 13,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,034.83/33,170.41 = 13,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,034.83x = 33,170.41 × 13,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,034.83x = 445,317,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,317,497.81/24,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,528.01

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