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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,282.59, 33,511.03 and 13,672.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,282.59, 33,511.03 and 13,672.22 is: 18,868.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,282.59 : 33,511.03 = 13,672.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,282.59/33,511.03 = 13,672.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,282.59x = 33,511.03 × 13,672.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,282.59x = 458,169,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,169,972.85/24,282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,868.25

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