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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,577.22, 33,916.47 and 13,399.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,577.22, 33,916.47 and 13,399.22 is: 18,490.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,577.22 : 33,916.47 = 13,399.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,577.22/33,916.47 = 13,399.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,577.22x = 33,916.47 × 13,399.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,577.22x = 454,454,073.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,454,073.57/24,577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,490.87

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