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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.27, 33,444.37 and 13,624.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.27, 33,444.37 and 13,624.91 is: 18,802.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.27 : 33,444.37 = 13,624.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.27/33,444.37 = 13,624.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.27x = 33,444.37 × 13,624.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.27x = 455,676,531.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,676,531.26/24,235.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.21

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