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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,401.63, 33,674.27 and 13,223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,401.63, 33,674.27 and 13,223.63 is: 18,248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,401.63 : 33,674.27 = 13,223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,401.63/33,674.27 = 13,223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,401.63x = 33,674.27 × 13,223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,401.63x = 445,295,852.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,295,852.51/24,401.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,248.61

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