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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,616.22, 33,969.91 and 13,438.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,616.22, 33,969.91 and 13,438.30 is: 18,544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,616.22 : 33,969.91 = 13,438.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,616.22/33,969.91 = 13,438.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,616.22x = 33,969.91 × 13,438.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,616.22x = 456,497,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,497,841.55/24,616.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,544.60

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