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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.12, 33,207.84 and 13,454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.12, 33,207.84 and 13,454.64 is: 18,567.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.12 : 33,207.84 = 13,454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.12/33,207.84 = 13,454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.12x = 33,207.84 × 13,454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.12x = 446,799,532.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,799,532.38/24,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,567.81

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