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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.97, 33,412.53 and 13,456.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.97, 33,412.53 and 13,456.85 is: 18,570.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.97 : 33,412.53 = 13,456.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.97/33,412.53 = 13,456.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.97x = 33,412.53 × 13,456.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.97x = 449,627,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,627,169.98/24,211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,570.45

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