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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,067.04, 33,211.96 and 13,457.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,067.04, 33,211.96 and 13,457.66 is: 18,571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,067.04 : 33,211.96 = 13,457.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,067.04/33,211.96 = 13,457.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,067.04x = 33,211.96 × 13,457.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,067.04x = 446,955,065.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,955,065.91/24,067.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,571.26

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