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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,238.08, 33,444.57 and 13,625.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,238.08, 33,444.57 and 13,625.58 is: 18,801.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,238.08 : 33,444.57 = 13,625.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,238.08/33,444.57 = 13,625.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,238.08x = 33,444.57 × 13,625.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,238.08x = 455,701,664.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,701,664.10/24,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,801.06

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