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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,238.31, 33,448.66 and 13,627.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,238.31, 33,448.66 and 13,627.98 is: 18,806.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,238.31 : 33,448.66 = 13,627.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,238.31/33,448.66 = 13,627.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,238.31x = 33,448.66 × 13,627.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,238.31x = 455,837,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,837,635.44/24,238.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.50

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