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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,072.76, 33,221.70 and 13,461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,072.76, 33,221.70 and 13,461.76 is: 18,577.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,072.76 : 33,221.70 = 13,461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,072.76/33,221.70 = 13,461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,072.76x = 33,221.70 × 13,461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,072.76x = 447,222,552.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,222,552.19/24,072.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.95

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