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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,237.42, 33,447.78 and 13,626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,237.42, 33,447.78 and 13,626.96 is: 18,805.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,237.42 : 33,447.78 = 13,626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,237.42/33,447.78 = 13,626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,237.42x = 33,447.78 × 13,626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,237.42x = 455,791,560.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,791,560.15/24,237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,805.28

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