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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.24, 33,442.94 and 13,626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.24, 33,442.94 and 13,626.44 is: 18,803.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.24 : 33,442.94 = 13,626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.24/33,442.94 = 13,626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.24x = 33,442.94 × 13,626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.24x = 455,708,215.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,708,215.33/24,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.54

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