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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.66, 33,362.01 and 13,422.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.66, 33,362.01 and 13,422.15 is: 18,521.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.66 : 33,362.01 = 13,422.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.66/33,362.01 = 13,422.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.66x = 33,362.01 × 13,422.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.66x = 447,789,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,789,902.52/24,176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,521.58

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