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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,237.32, 33,445.68 and 13,624.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,237.32, 33,445.68 and 13,624.88 is: 18,801.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,237.32 : 33,445.68 = 13,624.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,237.32/33,445.68 = 13,624.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,237.32x = 33,445.68 × 13,624.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,237.32x = 455,693,376.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,693,376.52/24,237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,801.31

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