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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,234.59, 33,445.37 and 13,624.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,234.59, 33,445.37 and 13,624.94 is: 18,803.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,234.59 : 33,445.37 = 13,624.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,234.59/33,445.37 = 13,624.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,234.59x = 33,445.37 × 13,624.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,234.59x = 455,691,277.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,691,277.20/24,234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.34

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