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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,236.82, 33,448.34 and 13,627.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,236.82, 33,448.34 and 13,627.14 is: 18,806.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,236.82 : 33,448.34 = 13,627.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,236.82/33,448.34 = 13,627.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,236.82x = 33,448.34 × 13,627.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,236.82x = 455,805,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,805,120.58/24,236.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.31

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