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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,233.27, 33,441.62 and 13,622.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,233.27, 33,441.62 and 13,622.91 is: 18,799.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,233.27 : 33,441.62 = 13,622.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,233.27/33,441.62 = 13,622.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,233.27x = 33,441.62 × 13,622.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,233.27x = 455,571,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,571,985.99/24,233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,799.45

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