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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,232.93, 33,437.82 and 13,620.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,232.93, 33,437.82 and 13,620.54 is: 18,794.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,232.93 : 33,437.82 = 13,620.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,232.93/33,437.82 = 13,620.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,232.93x = 33,437.82 × 13,620.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,232.93x = 455,441,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,441,164.82/24,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,794.31

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