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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,367.26, 33,626.83 and 13,465.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,367.26, 33,626.83 and 13,465.42 is: 18,582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,367.26 : 33,626.83 = 13,465.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,367.26/33,626.83 = 13,465.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,367.26x = 33,626.83 × 13,465.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,367.26x = 452,799,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,799,389.22/24,367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,582.29

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