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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,021.54, 33,149.63 and 13,411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,021.54, 33,149.63 and 13,411.08 is: 18,507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,021.54 : 33,149.63 = 13,411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,021.54/33,149.63 = 13,411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,021.54x = 33,149.63 × 13,411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,021.54x = 444,572,272.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,572,272.85/24,021.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,507.23

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