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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,577.21, 33,916.53 and 13,399.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,577.21, 33,916.53 and 13,399.21 is: 18,490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,577.21 : 33,916.53 = 13,399.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,577.21/33,916.53 = 13,399.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,577.21x = 33,916.53 × 13,399.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,577.21x = 454,454,707.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,454,707.94/24,577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,490.90

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