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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,229.62, 33,434.91 and 13,617.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,229.62, 33,434.91 and 13,617.27 is: 18,790.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,229.62 : 33,434.91 = 13,617.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,229.62/33,434.91 = 13,617.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,229.62x = 33,434.91 × 13,617.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,229.62x = 455,292,196.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,292,196.90/24,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,790.73

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