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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,228.28, 33,433.86 and 13,618.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,228.28, 33,433.86 and 13,618.90 is: 18,793.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,228.28 : 33,433.86 = 13,618.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,228.28/33,433.86 = 13,618.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,228.28x = 33,433.86 × 13,618.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,228.28x = 455,332,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,332,395.95/24,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,793.43

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