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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.22, 33,465.49 and 13,642.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.22, 33,465.49 and 13,642.22 is: 18,824.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.22 : 33,465.49 = 13,642.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.22/33,465.49 = 13,642.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.22x = 33,465.49 × 13,642.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.22x = 456,543,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,543,626.55/24,253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,824.04

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