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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,071.24, 33,218.71 and 13,316.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,071.24, 33,218.71 and 13,316.67 is: 18,377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,071.24 : 33,218.71 = 13,316.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,071.24/33,218.71 = 13,316.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,071.24x = 33,218.71 × 13,316.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,071.24x = 442,362,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,362,565.60/24,071.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,377.22

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