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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.65, 33,441.54 and 13,623.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.65, 33,441.54 and 13,623.23 is: 18,798.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.65 : 33,441.54 = 13,623.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.65/33,441.54 = 13,623.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.65x = 33,441.54 × 13,623.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.65x = 455,581,790.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,581,790.97/24,235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,798.00

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