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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,225.08, 33,429.33 and 13,614.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,225.08, 33,429.33 and 13,614.02 is: 18,786.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,225.08 : 33,429.33 = 13,614.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,225.08/33,429.33 = 13,614.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,225.08x = 33,429.33 × 13,614.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,225.08x = 455,107,567.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,107,567.21/24,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,786.63

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