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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,234.10, 33,442.40 and 13,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,234.10, 33,442.40 and 13,623.50 is: 18,800.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,234.10 : 33,442.40 = 13,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,234.10/33,442.40 = 13,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,234.10x = 33,442.40 × 13,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,234.10x = 455,602,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,602,536.40/24,234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,800.06

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