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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,233.96, 33,445.64 and 13,479.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,233.96, 33,445.64 and 13,479.92 is: 18,603.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,233.96 : 33,445.64 = 13,479.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,233.96/33,445.64 = 13,479.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,233.96x = 33,445.64 × 13,479.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,233.96x = 450,844,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,844,551.55/24,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,603.83

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