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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.10, 33,426.42 and 13,609.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.10, 33,426.42 and 13,609.50 is: 18,782.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.10 : 33,426.42 = 13,609.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.10/33,426.42 = 13,609.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.10x = 33,426.42 × 13,609.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.10x = 454,916,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,916,862.99/24,220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,782.62

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