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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.28, 33,168.48 and 13,424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.28, 33,168.48 and 13,424.64 is: 18,525.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.28 : 33,168.48 = 13,424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.28/33,168.48 = 13,424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.28x = 33,168.48 × 13,424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.28x = 445,274,903.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,274,903.35/24,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,525.89

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