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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,222.08, 33,422.72 and 13,609.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,222.08, 33,422.72 and 13,609.68 is: 18,779.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,222.08 : 33,422.72 = 13,609.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,222.08/33,422.72 = 13,609.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,222.08x = 33,422.72 × 13,609.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,222.08x = 454,872,523.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,872,523.93/24,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,779.25

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