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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,223.15, 33,427.74 and 13,612.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,223.15, 33,427.74 and 13,612.76 is: 18,785.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,223.15 : 33,427.74 = 13,612.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,223.15/33,427.74 = 13,612.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,223.15x = 33,427.74 × 13,612.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,223.15x = 455,043,734.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,043,734.65/24,223.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,785.49

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