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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.66, 33,363.39 and 13,423.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.66, 33,363.39 and 13,423.15 is: 18,522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.66 : 33,363.39 = 13,423.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.66/33,363.39 = 13,423.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.66x = 33,363.39 × 13,423.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.66x = 447,841,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,841,788.48/24,177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,522.96

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