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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.95, 33,424.61 and 13,612.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.95, 33,424.61 and 13,612.38 is: 18,784.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.95 : 33,424.61 = 13,612.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.95/33,424.61 = 13,612.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.95x = 33,424.61 × 13,612.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.95x = 454,988,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,988,325.55/24,220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,784.91

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