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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.76, 33,640.92 and 13,622.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.76, 33,640.92 and 13,622.78 is: 18,799.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.76 : 33,640.92 = 13,622.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.76/33,640.92 = 13,622.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.76x = 33,640.92 × 13,622.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.76x = 458,282,936.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,282,936.26/24,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,799.22

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