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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,071.22, 33,218.73 and 13,462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,071.22, 33,218.73 and 13,462.02 is: 18,577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,071.22 : 33,218.73 = 13,462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,071.22/33,218.73 = 13,462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,071.22x = 33,218.73 × 13,462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,071.22x = 447,191,207.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,191,207.63/24,071.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.84

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