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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,060.65, 33,204.13 and 13,449.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,060.65, 33,204.13 and 13,449.14 is: 18,560.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,060.65 : 33,204.13 = 13,449.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,060.65/33,204.13 = 13,449.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,060.65x = 33,204.13 × 13,449.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,060.65x = 446,566,917.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,566,917.82/24,060.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,560.06

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