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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,234.16, 33,446.13 and 13,623.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,234.16, 33,446.13 and 13,623.56 is: 18,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,234.16 : 33,446.13 = 13,623.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,234.16/33,446.13 = 13,623.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,234.16x = 33,446.13 × 13,623.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,234.16x = 455,655,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,655,442.44/24,234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.20

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