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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,233.54, 33,441.85 and 13,478.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,233.54, 33,441.85 and 13,478.36 is: 18,599.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,233.54 : 33,441.85 = 13,478.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,233.54/33,441.85 = 13,478.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,233.54x = 33,441.85 × 13,478.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,233.54x = 450,741,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,741,255.30/24,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,599.89

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