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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.64, 33,366.41 and 13,423.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.64, 33,366.41 and 13,423.89 is: 18,524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.64 : 33,366.41 = 13,423.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.64/33,366.41 = 13,423.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.64x = 33,366.41 × 13,423.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.64x = 447,907,017.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,907,017.53/24,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,524.14

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