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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,238.04, 33,448.21 and 13,627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,238.04, 33,448.21 and 13,627.44 is: 18,805.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,238.04 : 33,448.21 = 13,627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,238.04/33,448.21 = 13,627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,238.04x = 33,448.21 × 13,627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,238.04x = 455,813,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,813,440.81/24,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,805.71

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