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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.09, 33,639.98 and 13,622.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.09, 33,639.98 and 13,622.14 is: 18,798.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.09 : 33,639.98 = 13,622.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.09/33,639.98 = 13,622.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.09x = 33,639.98 × 13,622.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.09x = 458,248,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,248,364.95/24,377.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,798.32

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