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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,233.65, 33,441.46 and 13,623.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,233.65, 33,441.46 and 13,623.05 is: 18,799.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,233.65 : 33,441.46 = 13,623.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,233.65/33,441.46 = 13,623.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,233.65x = 33,441.46 × 13,623.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,233.65x = 455,574,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,574,731.20/24,233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,799.26

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