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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,228, 33,434.48 and 13,617.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,228, 33,434.48 and 13,617.63 is: 18,792.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,228 : 33,434.48 = 13,617.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,228/33,434.48 = 13,617.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,228x = 33,434.48 × 13,617.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,228x = 455,298,309.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,298,309.79/24,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,792.24

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