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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.70, 33,425.65 and 13,613.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.70, 33,425.65 and 13,613.13 is: 18,785.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.70 : 33,425.65 = 13,613.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.70/33,425.65 = 13,613.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.70x = 33,425.65 × 13,613.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.70x = 455,027,718.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,027,718.78/24,221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,785.95

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