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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,034.89, 33,168.08 and 13,424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,034.89, 33,168.08 and 13,424.43 is: 18,525.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,034.89 : 33,168.08 = 13,424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,034.89/33,168.08 = 13,424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,034.89x = 33,168.08 × 13,424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,034.89x = 445,262,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,262,501.07/24,034.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,525.67

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