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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,219.76, 33,422.34 and 13,609.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,219.76, 33,422.34 and 13,609.84 is: 18,781.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,219.76 : 33,422.34 = 13,609.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,219.76/33,422.34 = 13,609.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,219.76x = 33,422.34 × 13,609.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,219.76x = 454,872,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,872,699.83/24,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,781.06

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