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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,428.22, 33,709.74 and 13,817.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,428.22, 33,709.74 and 13,817.62 is: 19,067.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,428.22 : 33,709.74 = 13,817.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,428.22/33,709.74 = 13,817.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,428.22x = 33,709.74 × 13,817.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,428.22x = 465,788,377.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,788,377.62/24,428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,067.63

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