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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.50, 33,565.48 and 13,568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.50, 33,565.48 and 13,568.30 is: 18,724.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.50 : 33,565.48 = 13,568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.50/33,565.48 = 13,568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.50x = 33,565.48 × 13,568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.50x = 455,426,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,426,502.28/24,322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,724.49

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