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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,422.64, 33,705.06 and 13,668.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,422.64, 33,705.06 and 13,668.59 is: 18,863.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,422.64 : 33,705.06 = 13,668.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,422.64/33,705.06 = 13,668.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,422.64x = 33,705.06 × 13,668.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,422.64x = 460,700,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,700,577.72/24,422.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.67

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