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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,233.12, 33,441.58 and 13,622.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,233.12, 33,441.58 and 13,622.83 is: 18,799.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,233.12 : 33,441.58 = 13,622.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,233.12/33,441.58 = 13,622.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,233.12x = 33,441.58 × 13,622.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,233.12x = 455,568,841.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,568,841.61/24,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,799.43

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