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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,212.79, 33,414.51 and 13,602.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,212.79, 33,414.51 and 13,602.21 is: 18,771.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,212.79 : 33,414.51 = 13,602.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,212.79/33,414.51 = 13,602.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,212.79x = 33,414.51 × 13,602.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,212.79x = 454,511,182.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,511,182.07/24,212.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,771.53

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