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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,178.10, 33,365.22 and 13,422.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,178.10, 33,365.22 and 13,422.32 is: 18,522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,178.10 : 33,365.22 = 13,422.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,178.10/33,365.22 = 13,422.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,178.10x = 33,365.22 × 13,422.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,178.10x = 447,838,755.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,838,755.35/24,178.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,522.50

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