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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,067.32, 33,212.88 and 13,457.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,067.32, 33,212.88 and 13,457.13 is: 18,570.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,067.32 : 33,212.88 = 13,457.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,067.32/33,212.88 = 13,457.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,067.32x = 33,212.88 × 13,457.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,067.32x = 446,950,043.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,950,043.83/24,067.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,570.83

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