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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.03, 33,428.09 and 13,610.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.03, 33,428.09 and 13,610.63 is: 18,784.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.03 : 33,428.09 = 13,610.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.03/33,428.09 = 13,610.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.03x = 33,428.09 × 13,610.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.03x = 454,977,482.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,977,482.19/24,221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,784.40

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