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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,219.58, 33,422.98 and 13,464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,219.58, 33,422.98 and 13,464.12 is: 18,580.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,219.58 : 33,422.98 = 13,464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,219.58/33,422.98 = 13,464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,219.58x = 33,422.98 × 13,464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,219.58x = 450,011,013.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,011,013.48/24,219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,580.46

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