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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,226.22, 33,430.52 and 13,617.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,226.22, 33,430.52 and 13,617.45 is: 18,791.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,226.22 : 33,430.52 = 13,617.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,226.22/33,430.52 = 13,617.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,226.22x = 33,430.52 × 13,617.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,226.22x = 455,238,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,238,468.62/24,226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,791.15

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