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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,067.58, 33,214.73 and 13,457.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,067.58, 33,214.73 and 13,457.93 is: 18,572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,067.58 : 33,214.73 = 13,457.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,067.58/33,214.73 = 13,457.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,067.58x = 33,214.73 × 13,457.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,067.58x = 447,001,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,001,277.95/24,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.76

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