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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,072.19, 33,219.01 and 13,461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,072.19, 33,219.01 and 13,461.90 is: 18,577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,072.19 : 33,219.01 = 13,461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,072.19/33,219.01 = 13,461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,072.19x = 33,219.01 × 13,461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,072.19x = 447,190,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,190,882.98/24,072.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.08

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