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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,222.03, 33,429.47 and 13,611.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,222.03, 33,429.47 and 13,611.63 is: 18,785.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,222.03 : 33,429.47 = 13,611.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,222.03/33,429.47 = 13,611.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,222.03x = 33,429.47 × 13,611.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,222.03x = 455,029,576.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,029,576.74/24,222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,785.77

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