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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.84, 33,163.59 and 13,421.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.84, 33,163.59 and 13,421.62 is: 18,521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.84 : 33,163.59 = 13,421.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.84/33,163.59 = 13,421.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.84x = 33,163.59 × 13,421.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.84x = 445,109,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,109,102.82/24,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,521.64

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