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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,021.51, 33,151.32 and 13,410.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,021.51, 33,151.32 and 13,410.92 is: 18,507.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,021.51 : 33,151.32 = 13,410.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,021.51/33,151.32 = 13,410.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,021.51x = 33,151.32 × 13,410.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,021.51x = 444,589,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,589,534.66/24,021.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,507.98

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