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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,222.06, 33,427.04 and 13,611.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,222.06, 33,427.04 and 13,611.42 is: 18,784.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,222.06 : 33,427.04 = 13,611.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,222.06/33,427.04 = 13,611.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,222.06x = 33,427.04 × 13,611.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,222.06x = 454,989,412.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,989,412.74/24,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,784.09

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