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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.79, 33,349.11 and 13,410.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.79, 33,349.11 and 13,410.21 is: 18,507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.79 : 33,349.11 = 13,410.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.79/33,349.11 = 13,410.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.79x = 33,349.11 × 13,410.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.79x = 447,218,568.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,218,568.41/24,164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,507.03

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