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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.53, 33,202.20 and 13,451.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.53, 33,202.20 and 13,451.67 is: 18,563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.53 : 33,202.20 = 13,451.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.53/33,202.20 = 13,451.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.53x = 33,202.20 × 13,451.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.53x = 446,625,088.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,625,088.12/24,059.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.33

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