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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,078.28, 33,228.11 and 13,467.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,078.28, 33,228.11 and 13,467.23 is: 18,584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,078.28 : 33,228.11 = 13,467.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,078.28/33,228.11 = 13,467.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,078.28x = 33,228.11 × 13,467.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,078.28x = 447,490,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,490,532.50/24,078.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,584.83

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