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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.18, 33,424.59 and 13,609.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.18, 33,424.59 and 13,609.54 is: 18,781.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.18 : 33,424.59 = 13,609.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.18/33,424.59 = 13,609.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.18x = 33,424.59 × 13,609.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.18x = 454,893,294.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,893,294.59/24,220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,781.58

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