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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,076.30, 33,224.95 and 13,465.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,076.30, 33,224.95 and 13,465.90 is: 18,582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,076.30 : 33,224.95 = 13,465.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,076.30/33,224.95 = 13,465.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,076.30x = 33,224.95 × 13,465.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,076.30x = 447,403,854.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,403,854.21/24,076.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,582.75

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