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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,027.21, 33,157.49 and 13,419.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,027.21, 33,157.49 and 13,419.36 is: 18,518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,027.21 : 33,157.49 = 13,419.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,027.21/33,157.49 = 13,419.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,027.21x = 33,157.49 × 13,419.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,027.21x = 444,952,227.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,952,227.91/24,027.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,518.68

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