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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,222.54, 33,428.52 and 13,467.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,222.54, 33,428.52 and 13,467.63 is: 18,586.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,222.54 : 33,428.52 = 13,467.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,222.54/33,428.52 = 13,467.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,222.54x = 33,428.52 × 13,467.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,222.54x = 450,202,938.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,202,938.81/24,222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,586.12

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