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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,217.14, 33,421.14 and 13,606.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,217.14, 33,421.14 and 13,606.77 is: 18,778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,217.14 : 33,421.14 = 13,606.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,217.14/33,421.14 = 13,606.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,217.14x = 33,421.14 × 13,606.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,217.14x = 454,753,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,753,765.12/24,217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,778.18

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