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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,621, 33,977.07 and 13,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,621, 33,977.07 and 13,443 is: 18,551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,621 : 33,977.07 = 13,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,621/33,977.07 = 13,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,621x = 33,977.07 × 13,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,621x = 456,753,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,753,752.01/24,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,551.39

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