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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.15, 33,440.85 and 13,622.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.15, 33,440.85 and 13,622.73 is: 18,797.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.15 : 33,440.85 = 13,622.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.15/33,440.85 = 13,622.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.15x = 33,440.85 × 13,622.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.15x = 455,555,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,555,733.22/24,235.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,797.31

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