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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,071.66, 33,221.98 and 13,461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,071.66, 33,221.98 and 13,461.88 is: 18,579.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,071.66 : 33,221.98 = 13,461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,071.66/33,221.98 = 13,461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,071.66x = 33,221.98 × 13,461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,071.66x = 447,230,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,230,308.12/24,071.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,579.12

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