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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.33, 33,354.55 and 13,414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.33, 33,354.55 and 13,414.58 is: 18,511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.33 : 33,354.55 = 13,414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.33/33,354.55 = 13,414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.33x = 33,354.55 × 13,414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.33x = 447,437,079.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,437,079.03/24,170.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.83

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