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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,806.23, 34,233.14 and 13,628.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,806.23, 34,233.14 and 13,628.95 is: 18,808.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,806.23 : 34,233.14 = 13,628.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,806.23/34,233.14 = 13,628.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,806.23x = 34,233.14 × 13,628.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,806.23x = 466,561,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,561,753.40/24,806.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,808.25

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