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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,078.51, 33,228.09 and 13,468.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,078.51, 33,228.09 and 13,468.23 is: 18,586.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,078.51 : 33,228.09 = 13,468.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,078.51/33,228.09 = 13,468.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,078.51x = 33,228.09 × 13,468.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,078.51x = 447,523,558.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,523,558.58/24,078.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,586.02

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