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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.22, 33,460.85 and 13,636.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.22, 33,460.85 and 13,636.86 is: 18,818.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.22 : 33,460.85 = 13,636.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.22/33,460.85 = 13,636.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.22x = 33,460.85 × 13,636.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.22x = 456,300,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,300,691.44/24,247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,818.68

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