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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,231.08, 33,438.74 and 13,620.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,231.08, 33,438.74 and 13,620.62 is: 18,796.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,231.08 : 33,438.74 = 13,620.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,231.08/33,438.74 = 13,620.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,231.08x = 33,438.74 × 13,620.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,231.08x = 455,456,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,456,370.82/24,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,796.37

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