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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,112.42, 33,275.73 and 13,504.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,112.42, 33,275.73 and 13,504.21 is: 18,636.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,112.42 : 33,275.73 = 13,504.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,112.42/33,275.73 = 13,504.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,112.42x = 33,275.73 × 13,504.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,112.42x = 449,362,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,362,445.82/24,112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,636.14

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