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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,232.96, 33,440.61 and 13,623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,232.96, 33,440.61 and 13,623.58 is: 18,800.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,232.96 : 33,440.61 = 13,623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,232.96/33,440.61 = 13,623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,232.96x = 33,440.61 × 13,623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,232.96x = 455,580,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,580,825.58/24,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,800.05

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