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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,237.72, 33,451.04 and 13,627.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,237.72, 33,451.04 and 13,627.13 is: 18,807.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,237.72 : 33,451.04 = 13,627.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,237.72/33,451.04 = 13,627.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,237.72x = 33,451.04 × 13,627.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,237.72x = 455,841,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,841,537.53/24,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,807.11

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