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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,074.92, 33,223.62 and 13,465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,074.92, 33,223.62 and 13,465.12 is: 18,581.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,074.92 : 33,223.62 = 13,465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,074.92/33,223.62 = 13,465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,074.92x = 33,223.62 × 13,465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,074.92x = 447,360,030.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,360,030.13/24,074.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,581.99

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