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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,071.44, 33,218.76 and 13,461.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,071.44, 33,218.76 and 13,461.68 is: 18,577.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,071.44 : 33,218.76 = 13,461.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,071.44/33,218.76 = 13,461.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,071.44x = 33,218.76 × 13,461.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,071.44x = 447,180,317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,180,317.12/24,071.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.22

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