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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,230.32, 33,438.92 and 13,475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,230.32, 33,438.92 and 13,475.44 is: 18,596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,230.32 : 33,438.92 = 13,475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,230.32/33,438.92 = 13,475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,230.32x = 33,438.92 × 13,475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,230.32x = 450,604,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,604,160.12/24,230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.71

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