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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,230.63, 33,441.41 and 13,622.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,230.63, 33,441.41 and 13,622.31 is: 18,800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,230.63 : 33,441.41 = 13,622.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,230.63/33,441.41 = 13,622.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,230.63x = 33,441.41 × 13,622.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,230.63x = 455,549,287.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,549,287.91/24,230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,800.55

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