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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,228.96, 33,436.44 and 13,619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,228.96, 33,436.44 and 13,619.28 is: 18,794.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,228.96 : 33,436.44 = 13,619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,228.96/33,436.44 = 13,619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,228.96x = 33,436.44 × 13,619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,228.96x = 455,380,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,380,238.56/24,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,794.87

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