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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,165.91, 33,347.23 and 13,411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,165.91, 33,347.23 and 13,411.36 is: 18,506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,165.91 : 33,347.23 = 13,411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,165.91/33,347.23 = 13,411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,165.91x = 33,347.23 × 13,411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,165.91x = 447,231,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,231,706.53/24,165.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,506.72

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