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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.34, 33,363.05 and 13,421.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.34, 33,363.05 and 13,421.37 is: 18,520.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.34 : 33,363.05 = 13,421.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.34/33,363.05 = 13,421.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.34x = 33,363.05 × 13,421.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.34x = 447,777,871.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,777,871.93/24,177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,520.56

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