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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,077.03, 33,226.37 and 13,465.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,077.03, 33,226.37 and 13,465.97 is: 18,583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,077.03 : 33,226.37 = 13,465.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,077.03/33,226.37 = 13,465.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,077.03x = 33,226.37 × 13,465.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,077.03x = 447,425,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,425,243.26/24,077.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,583.08

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