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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.93, 33,358.98 and 13,418.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.93, 33,358.98 and 13,418.99 is: 18,516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.93 : 33,358.98 = 13,418.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.93/33,358.98 = 13,418.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.93x = 33,358.98 × 13,418.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.93x = 447,643,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,643,652.24/24,174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,516.85

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