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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.12, 33,163.56 and 13,422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.12, 33,163.56 and 13,422.48 is: 18,521.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.12 : 33,163.56 = 13,422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.12/33,163.56 = 13,422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.12x = 33,163.56 × 13,422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.12x = 445,137,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,137,220.83/24,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,521.82

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