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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,231.96, 33,437.41 and 13,621.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,231.96, 33,437.41 and 13,621.37 is: 18,795.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,231.96 : 33,437.41 = 13,621.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,231.96/33,437.41 = 13,621.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,231.96x = 33,437.41 × 13,621.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,231.96x = 455,463,132.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,463,132.21/24,231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,795.97

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