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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.17, 33,444.68 and 13,624.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.17, 33,444.68 and 13,624.71 is: 18,802.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.17 : 33,444.68 = 13,624.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.17/33,444.68 = 13,624.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.17x = 33,444.68 × 13,624.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.17x = 455,674,066.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,674,066.04/24,235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.18

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