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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,021.27, 33,147.96 and 13,411.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,021.27, 33,147.96 and 13,411.58 is: 18,507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,021.27 : 33,147.96 = 13,411.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,021.27/33,147.96 = 13,411.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,021.27x = 33,147.96 × 13,411.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,021.27x = 444,566,351.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,566,351.64/24,021.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,507.20

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