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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,072.30, 33,219.86 and 13,461.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,072.30, 33,219.86 and 13,461.71 is: 18,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,072.30 : 33,219.86 = 13,461.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,072.30/33,219.86 = 13,461.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,072.30x = 33,219.86 × 13,461.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,072.30x = 447,195,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,195,888.15/24,072.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.20

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