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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.14, 33,365.50 and 13,424.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.14, 33,365.50 and 13,424.59 is: 18,524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.14 : 33,365.50 = 13,424.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.14/33,365.50 = 13,424.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.14x = 33,365.50 × 13,424.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.14x = 447,918,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,918,157.65/24,179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,524.98

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