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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,223.05, 33,427.69 and 13,467.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,223.05, 33,427.69 and 13,467.87 is: 18,585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,223.05 : 33,427.69 = 13,467.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,223.05/33,427.69 = 13,467.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,223.05x = 33,427.69 × 13,467.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,223.05x = 450,199,749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,199,749.65/24,223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,585.59

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