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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,224.91, 33,430.74 and 13,614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,224.91, 33,430.74 and 13,614.54 is: 18,788.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,224.91 : 33,430.74 = 13,614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,224.91/33,430.74 = 13,614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,224.91x = 33,430.74 × 13,614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,224.91x = 455,144,146.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,144,146.96/24,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,788.27

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