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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,058.43, 33,197.73 and 13,301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,058.43, 33,197.73 and 13,301.84 is: 18,354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,058.43 : 33,197.73 = 13,301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,058.43/33,197.73 = 13,301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,058.43x = 33,197.73 × 13,301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,058.43x = 441,590,925.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,590,925.94/24,058.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,354.94

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