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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,572.22, 33,909.62 and 13,817.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,572.22, 33,909.62 and 13,817.13 is: 19,067.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,572.22 : 33,909.62 = 13,817.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,572.22/33,909.62 = 13,817.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,572.22x = 33,909.62 × 13,817.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,572.22x = 468,533,558.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,533,558.70/24,572.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,067.61

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