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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,421.02, 33,701.21 and 13,243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,421.02, 33,701.21 and 13,243.02 is: 18,275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,421.02 : 33,701.21 = 13,243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,421.02/33,701.21 = 13,243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,421.02x = 33,701.21 × 13,243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,421.02x = 446,305,798.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,305,798.05/24,421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,275.48

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