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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,661.49, 34,033.11 and 13,331.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,661.49, 34,033.11 and 13,331.21 is: 18,397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,661.49 : 34,033.11 = 13,331.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,661.49/34,033.11 = 13,331.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,661.49x = 34,033.11 × 13,331.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,661.49x = 453,702,536.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,702,536.36/24,661.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,397.21

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