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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,228.65, 33,435.92 and 13,618.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,228.65, 33,435.92 and 13,618.28 is: 18,793.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,228.65 : 33,435.92 = 13,618.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,228.65/33,435.92 = 13,618.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,228.65x = 33,435.92 × 13,618.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,228.65x = 455,339,838.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,339,838.25/24,228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,793.44

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