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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,419.02, 33,698.45 and 13,241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,419.02, 33,698.45 and 13,241.02 is: 18,272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,419.02 : 33,698.45 = 13,241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,419.02/33,698.45 = 13,241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,419.02x = 33,698.45 × 13,241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,419.02x = 446,201,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,201,615.72/24,419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,272.71

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