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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,072.21, 33,221.25 and 13,461.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,072.21, 33,221.25 and 13,461.21 is: 18,577.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,072.21 : 33,221.25 = 13,461.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,072.21/33,221.25 = 13,461.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,072.21x = 33,221.25 × 13,461.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,072.21x = 447,198,222.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,198,222.71/24,072.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.36

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