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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,072.95, 33,222.20 and 13,463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,072.95, 33,222.20 and 13,463.36 is: 18,580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,072.95 : 33,222.20 = 13,463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,072.95/33,222.20 = 13,463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,072.95x = 33,222.20 × 13,463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,072.95x = 447,282,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,282,438.59/24,072.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,580.29

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