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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.79, 33,353.25 and 13,413.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.79, 33,353.25 and 13,413.21 is: 18,511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.79 : 33,353.25 = 13,413.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.79/33,353.25 = 13,413.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.79x = 33,353.25 × 13,413.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.79x = 447,374,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,374,146.43/24,167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.17

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