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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,078.52, 33,228.48 and 13,468.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,078.52, 33,228.48 and 13,468.15 is: 18,586.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,078.52 : 33,228.48 = 13,468.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,078.52/33,228.48 = 13,468.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,078.52x = 33,228.48 × 13,468.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,078.52x = 447,526,152.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,526,152.91/24,078.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,586.12

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