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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,072.03, 33,220.31 and 13,461.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,072.03, 33,220.31 and 13,461.65 is: 18,577.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,072.03 : 33,220.31 = 13,461.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,072.03/33,220.31 = 13,461.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,072.03x = 33,220.31 × 13,461.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,072.03x = 447,199,952.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,199,952.70/24,072.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.58

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