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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.27, 33,364.08 and 13,421.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.27, 33,364.08 and 13,421.49 is: 18,521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.27 : 33,364.08 = 13,421.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.27/33,364.08 = 13,421.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.27x = 33,364.08 × 13,421.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.27x = 447,795,666.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,795,666.08/24,177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,521.35

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