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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,401.62, 33,674.26 and 13,223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,401.62, 33,674.26 and 13,223.62 is: 18,248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,401.62 : 33,674.26 = 13,223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,401.62/33,674.26 = 13,223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,401.62x = 33,674.26 × 13,223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,401.62x = 445,295,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,295,618.02/24,401.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,248.61

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