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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,071.64, 33,218.55 and 13,461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,071.64, 33,218.55 and 13,461.18 is: 18,576.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,071.64 : 33,218.55 = 13,461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,071.64/33,218.55 = 13,461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,071.64x = 33,218.55 × 13,461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,071.64x = 447,160,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,160,880.89/24,071.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,576.25

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