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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,222.36, 33,427.85 and 13,611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,222.36, 33,427.85 and 13,611.97 is: 18,785.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,222.36 : 33,427.85 = 13,611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,222.36/33,427.85 = 13,611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,222.36x = 33,427.85 × 13,611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,222.36x = 455,018,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,018,891.36/24,222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,785.08

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