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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,021.76, 33,146.92 and 13,411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,021.76, 33,146.92 and 13,411.84 is: 18,506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,021.76 : 33,146.92 = 13,411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,021.76/33,146.92 = 13,411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,021.76x = 33,146.92 × 13,411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,021.76x = 444,561,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,561,187.53/24,021.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,506.60

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