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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,111.42, 33,274.35 and 13,503.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,111.42, 33,274.35 and 13,503.21 is: 18,634.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111.42 : 33,274.35 = 13,503.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111.42/33,274.35 = 13,503.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111.42x = 33,274.35 × 13,503.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111.42x = 449,310,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,310,535.66/24,111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,634.76

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