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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,021.56, 33,149.91 and 13,411.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,021.56, 33,149.91 and 13,411.27 is: 18,507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,021.56 : 33,149.91 = 13,411.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,021.56/33,149.91 = 13,411.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,021.56x = 33,149.91 × 13,411.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,021.56x = 444,582,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,582,409.78/24,021.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,507.64

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