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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,075.72, 33,222.96 and 13,465.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,075.72, 33,222.96 and 13,465.26 is: 18,581.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,075.72 : 33,222.96 = 13,465.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,075.72/33,222.96 = 13,465.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,075.72x = 33,222.96 × 13,465.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,075.72x = 447,355,794.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,355,794.37/24,075.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,581.20

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