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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.28, 33,443.52 and 13,625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.28, 33,443.52 and 13,625.92 is: 18,803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.28 : 33,443.52 = 13,625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.28/33,443.52 = 13,625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.28x = 33,443.52 × 13,625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.28x = 455,698,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,698,728.04/24,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.11

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