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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,583.23, 33,924.85 and 13,405.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,583.23, 33,924.85 and 13,405.23 is: 18,499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,583.23 : 33,924.85 = 13,405.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,583.23/33,924.85 = 13,405.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,583.23x = 33,924.85 × 13,405.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,583.23x = 454,770,383.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,770,383.45/24,583.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,499.21

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