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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,237.56, 33,447.80 and 13,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,237.56, 33,447.80 and 13,627.20 is: 18,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,237.56 : 33,447.80 = 13,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,237.56/33,447.80 = 13,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,237.56x = 33,447.80 × 13,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,237.56x = 455,799,792.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,799,792.02/24,237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,805.52

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