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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,231.84, 33,436.56 and 13,475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,231.84, 33,436.56 and 13,475.88 is: 18,594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,231.84 : 33,436.56 = 13,475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,231.84/33,436.56 = 13,475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,231.84x = 33,436.56 × 13,475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,231.84x = 450,587,070.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,587,070.17/24,231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.84

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