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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.45, 33,427.36 and 13,610.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.45, 33,427.36 and 13,610.09 is: 18,783.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.45 : 33,427.36 = 13,610.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.45/33,427.36 = 13,610.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.45x = 33,427.36 × 13,610.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.45x = 454,949,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,949,239.58/24,220.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,783.68

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