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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,077.16, 33,225.84 and 13,467.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,077.16, 33,225.84 and 13,467.96 is: 18,585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,077.16 : 33,225.84 = 13,467.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,077.16/33,225.84 = 13,467.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,077.16x = 33,225.84 × 13,467.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,077.16x = 447,484,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,484,284.09/24,077.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,585.43

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