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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.12, 33,212.49 and 13,312.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.12, 33,212.49 and 13,312.71 is: 18,370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.12 : 33,212.49 = 13,312.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.12/33,212.49 = 13,312.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.12x = 33,212.49 × 13,312.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.12x = 442,148,247.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,148,247.75/24,068.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,370.71

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