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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,222.30, 33,427.62 and 13,611.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,222.30, 33,427.62 and 13,611.72 is: 18,784.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,222.30 : 33,427.62 = 13,611.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,222.30/33,427.62 = 13,611.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,222.30x = 33,427.62 × 13,611.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,222.30x = 455,007,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,007,403.71/24,222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,784.65

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