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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,230.98, 33,437.91 and 13,475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,230.98, 33,437.91 and 13,475.80 is: 18,596.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,230.98 : 33,437.91 = 13,475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,230.98/33,437.91 = 13,475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,230.98x = 33,437.91 × 13,475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,230.98x = 450,602,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,602,587.58/24,230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.14

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