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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,422.61, 33,703.49 and 13,668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,422.61, 33,703.49 and 13,668.14 is: 18,862.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,422.61 : 33,703.49 = 13,668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,422.61/33,703.49 = 13,668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,422.61x = 33,703.49 × 13,668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,422.61x = 460,664,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,664,138.24/24,422.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.20

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