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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,073.76, 33,223.08 and 13,462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,073.76, 33,223.08 and 13,462.76 is: 18,579.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,073.76 : 33,223.08 = 13,462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,073.76/33,223.08 = 13,462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,073.76x = 33,223.08 × 13,462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,073.76x = 447,274,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,274,352.50/24,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,579.33

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