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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,240.28, 33,451.02 and 13,629.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,240.28, 33,451.02 and 13,629.88 is: 18,808.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,240.28 : 33,451.02 = 13,629.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,240.28/33,451.02 = 13,629.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,240.28x = 33,451.02 × 13,629.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,240.28x = 455,933,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,933,388.48/24,240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,808.92

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