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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,226.62, 33,433.41 and 13,617.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,226.62, 33,433.41 and 13,617.24 is: 18,792.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,226.62 : 33,433.41 = 13,617.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,226.62/33,433.41 = 13,617.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,226.62x = 33,433.41 × 13,617.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,226.62x = 455,270,767.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,270,767.99/24,226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,792.17

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