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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,178.14, 33,364.12 and 13,423.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,178.14, 33,364.12 and 13,423.59 is: 18,523.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,178.14 : 33,364.12 = 13,423.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,178.14/33,364.12 = 13,423.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,178.14x = 33,364.12 × 13,423.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,178.14x = 447,866,267.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,866,267.59/24,178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,523.60

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