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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,032.56, 33,160.89 and 13,422.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,032.56, 33,160.89 and 13,422.23 is: 18,520.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,032.56 : 33,160.89 = 13,422.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,032.56/33,160.89 = 13,422.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,032.56x = 33,160.89 × 13,422.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,032.56x = 445,093,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,093,092.58/24,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,520.42

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