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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,226.88, 33,433.68 and 13,615.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,226.88, 33,433.68 and 13,615.92 is: 18,790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,226.88 : 33,433.68 = 13,615.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,226.88/33,433.68 = 13,615.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,226.88x = 33,433.68 × 13,615.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,226.88x = 455,230,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,230,312.19/24,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,790.30

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