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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,229.08, 33,435.99 and 13,618.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,229.08, 33,435.99 and 13,618.62 is: 18,793.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,229.08 : 33,435.99 = 13,618.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,229.08/33,435.99 = 13,618.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,229.08x = 33,435.99 × 13,618.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,229.08x = 455,352,042.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,352,042.13/24,229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,793.62

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