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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.35, 33,423.44 and 13,610.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.35, 33,423.44 and 13,610.66 is: 18,782.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.35 : 33,423.44 = 13,610.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.35/33,423.44 = 13,610.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.35x = 33,423.44 × 13,610.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.35x = 454,914,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,914,842.70/24,220.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,782.34

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