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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,178.27, 33,365.47 and 13,422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,178.27, 33,365.47 and 13,422.52 is: 18,522.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,178.27 : 33,365.47 = 13,422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,178.27/33,365.47 = 13,422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,178.27x = 33,365.47 × 13,422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,178.27x = 447,848,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,848,571.41/24,178.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,522.77

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