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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,228.58, 33,434.16 and 13,617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,228.58, 33,434.16 and 13,617.52 is: 18,791.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,228.58 : 33,434.16 = 13,617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,228.58/33,434.16 = 13,617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,228.58x = 33,434.16 × 13,617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,228.58x = 455,290,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,290,342.48/24,228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,791.46

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