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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.67, 33,362.93 and 13,422.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.67, 33,362.93 and 13,422.01 is: 18,521.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.67 : 33,362.93 = 13,422.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.67/33,362.93 = 13,422.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.67x = 33,362.93 × 13,422.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.67x = 447,797,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,797,530.24/24,176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,521.89

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