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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,075.84, 33,224.72 and 13,465.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,075.84, 33,224.72 and 13,465.65 is: 18,582.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,075.84 : 33,224.72 = 13,465.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,075.84/33,224.72 = 13,465.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,075.84x = 33,224.72 × 13,465.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,075.84x = 447,392,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,392,450.87/24,075.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,582.63

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