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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,184.24, 33,373.80 and 13,429.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,184.24, 33,373.80 and 13,429.06 is: 18,531.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,184.24 : 33,373.80 = 13,429.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,184.24/33,373.80 = 13,429.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,184.24x = 33,373.80 × 13,429.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,184.24x = 448,178,762.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,178,762.63/24,184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,531.85

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