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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.97, 33,639.80 and 13,622.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.97, 33,639.80 and 13,622.01 is: 18,798.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.97 : 33,639.80 = 13,622.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.97/33,639.80 = 13,622.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.97x = 33,639.80 × 13,622.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.97x = 458,241,692.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,241,692.00/24,376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,798.14

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