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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,419.13, 33,698.41 and 13,241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,419.13, 33,698.41 and 13,241.13 is: 18,272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,419.13 : 33,698.41 = 13,241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,419.13/33,698.41 = 13,241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,419.13x = 33,698.41 × 13,241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,419.13x = 446,205,027.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,205,027.60/24,419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,272.77

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