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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,067.12, 33,213.36 and 13,458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,067.12, 33,213.36 and 13,458.64 is: 18,573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,067.12 : 33,213.36 = 13,458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,067.12/33,213.36 = 13,458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,067.12x = 33,213.36 × 13,458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,067.12x = 447,006,655.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,006,655.43/24,067.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.33

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