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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,233.73, 33,442.51 and 13,623.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,233.73, 33,442.51 and 13,623.41 is: 18,800.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,233.73 : 33,442.51 = 13,623.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,233.73/33,442.51 = 13,623.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,233.73x = 33,442.51 × 13,623.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,233.73x = 455,601,025.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,601,025.16/24,233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,800.28

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