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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.34, 33,365.81 and 13,423.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.34, 33,365.81 and 13,423.37 is: 18,523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.34 : 33,365.81 = 13,423.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.34/33,365.81 = 13,423.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.34x = 33,365.81 × 13,423.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.34x = 447,881,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,881,612.98/24,179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,523.32

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