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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,222.96, 33,419.58 and 13,610.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,222.96, 33,419.58 and 13,610.34 is: 18,777.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,222.96 : 33,419.58 = 13,610.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,222.96/33,419.58 = 13,610.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,222.96x = 33,419.58 × 13,610.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,222.96x = 454,851,846.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,851,846.46/24,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,777.72

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