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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,046.59, 33,184.23 and 13,436.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,046.59, 33,184.23 and 13,436.23 is: 18,541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,046.59 : 33,184.23 = 13,436.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,046.59/33,184.23 = 13,436.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,046.59x = 33,184.23 × 13,436.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,046.59x = 445,870,946.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,870,946.65/24,046.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,541.96

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