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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,230.69, 33,437.31 and 13,476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,230.69, 33,437.31 and 13,476.32 is: 18,596.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,230.69 : 33,437.31 = 13,476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,230.69/33,437.31 = 13,476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,230.69x = 33,437.31 × 13,476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,230.69x = 450,611,985.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,611,985.25/24,230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.74

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