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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,133.92, 33,305.46 and 13,523.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,133.92, 33,305.46 and 13,523.34 is: 18,662.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,133.92 : 33,305.46 = 13,523.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,133.92/33,305.46 = 13,523.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,133.92x = 33,305.46 × 13,523.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,133.92x = 450,401,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,401,059.44/24,133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,662.57

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