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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,077.26, 33,226.82 and 13,467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,077.26, 33,226.82 and 13,467.88 is: 18,585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,077.26 : 33,226.82 = 13,467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,077.26/33,226.82 = 13,467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,077.26x = 33,226.82 × 13,467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,077.26x = 447,494,692.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,494,692.08/24,077.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,585.79

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