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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,236.91, 33,446.34 and 13,626.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,236.91, 33,446.34 and 13,626.54 is: 18,804.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,236.91 : 33,446.34 = 13,626.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,236.91/33,446.34 = 13,626.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,236.91x = 33,446.34 × 13,626.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,236.91x = 455,757,889.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,757,889.86/24,236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,804.29

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