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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.21, 33,511.26 and 13,672.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.21, 33,511.26 and 13,672.91 is: 18,870.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.21 : 33,511.26 = 13,672.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.21/33,511.26 = 13,672.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.21x = 33,511.26 × 13,672.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.21x = 458,196,441.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,196,441.97/24,281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,870.41

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