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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.20, 33,446.52 and 13,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.20, 33,446.52 and 13,624.20 is: 18,802.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.20 : 33,446.52 = 13,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.20/33,446.52 = 13,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.20x = 33,446.52 × 13,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.20x = 455,682,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,682,077.78/24,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.49

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