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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,238.84, 33,449.04 and 13,628.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,238.84, 33,449.04 and 13,628.44 is: 18,806.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,238.84 : 33,449.04 = 13,628.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,238.84/33,449.04 = 13,628.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,238.84x = 33,449.04 × 13,628.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,238.84x = 455,858,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,858,234.70/24,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.93

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