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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,065.96, 33,212.08 and 13,455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,065.96, 33,212.08 and 13,455.60 is: 18,569.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,065.96 : 33,212.08 = 13,455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,065.96/33,212.08 = 13,455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,065.96x = 33,212.08 × 13,455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,065.96x = 446,888,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,888,463.65/24,065.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,569.32

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