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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.90, 33,426.61 and 13,611.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.90, 33,426.61 and 13,611.53 is: 18,784.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.90 : 33,426.61 = 13,611.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.90/33,426.61 = 13,611.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.90x = 33,426.61 × 13,611.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.90x = 454,987,354.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,987,354.35/24,221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,784.13

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