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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,178.64, 33,365.03 and 13,422.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,178.64, 33,365.03 and 13,422.89 is: 18,522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,178.64 : 33,365.03 = 13,422.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,178.64/33,365.03 = 13,422.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,178.64x = 33,365.03 × 13,422.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,178.64x = 447,855,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,855,125.50/24,178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,522.76

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