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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,065.28, 33,209.28 and 13,454.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,065.28, 33,209.28 and 13,454.88 is: 18,567.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,065.28 : 33,209.28 = 13,454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,065.28/33,209.28 = 13,454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,065.28x = 33,209.28 × 13,454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,065.28x = 446,826,877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,826,877.29/24,065.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,567.28

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