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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,399.75, 33,671.67 and 13,221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,399.75, 33,671.67 and 13,221.75 is: 18,246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,399.75 : 33,671.67 = 13,221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,399.75/33,671.67 = 13,221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,399.75x = 33,671.67 × 13,221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,399.75x = 445,198,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,198,402.82/24,399.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,246.02

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