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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.22, 33,705.86 and 13,669.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.22, 33,705.86 and 13,669.17 is: 18,864.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.22 : 33,705.86 = 13,669.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.22/33,705.86 = 13,669.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.22x = 33,705.86 × 13,669.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.22x = 460,731,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,731,061.99/24,423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,864.47

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