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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,071.21, 33,218.34 and 13,460.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,071.21, 33,218.34 and 13,460.84 is: 18,576.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,071.21 : 33,218.34 = 13,460.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,071.21/33,218.34 = 13,460.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,071.21x = 33,218.34 × 13,460.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,071.21x = 447,146,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,146,854.66/24,071.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,576.00

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