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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,601.58, 33,949.23 and 13,423.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,601.58, 33,949.23 and 13,423.58 is: 18,524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,601.58 : 33,949.23 = 13,423.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,601.58/33,949.23 = 13,423.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,601.58x = 33,949.23 × 13,423.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,601.58x = 455,720,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,720,204.84/24,601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,524.02

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