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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,226.68, 33,428.55 and 13,616.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,226.68, 33,428.55 and 13,616.76 is: 18,788.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,226.68 : 33,428.55 = 13,616.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,226.68/33,428.55 = 13,616.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,226.68x = 33,428.55 × 13,616.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,226.68x = 455,188,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,188,542.50/24,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,788.73

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