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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.16, 33,163.07 and 13,421.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.16, 33,163.07 and 13,421.19 is: 18,521.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.16 : 33,163.07 = 13,421.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.16/33,163.07 = 13,421.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.16x = 33,163.07 × 13,421.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.16x = 445,087,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,087,796.35/24,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,521.28

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