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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,077.46, 33,228.42 and 13,467.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,077.46, 33,228.42 and 13,467.15 is: 18,585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,077.46 : 33,228.42 = 13,467.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,077.46/33,228.42 = 13,467.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,077.46x = 33,228.42 × 13,467.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,077.46x = 447,492,116.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,492,116.40/24,077.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,585.52

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