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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.67, 33,368.44 and 13,426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.67, 33,368.44 and 13,426.02 is: 18,527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.67 : 33,368.44 = 13,426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.67/33,368.44 = 13,426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.67x = 33,368.44 × 13,426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.67x = 448,005,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,005,342.81/24,180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,527.42

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