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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,133.23, 33,303.23 and 13,523.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,133.23, 33,303.23 and 13,523.54 is: 18,662.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,133.23 : 33,303.23 = 13,523.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,133.23/33,303.23 = 13,523.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,133.23x = 33,303.23 × 13,523.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,133.23x = 450,377,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,377,563.03/24,133.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,662.13

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