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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,067.60, 33,212.72 and 13,458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,067.60, 33,212.72 and 13,458.22 is: 18,572.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,067.60 : 33,212.72 = 13,458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,067.60/33,212.72 = 13,458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,067.60x = 33,212.72 × 13,458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,067.60x = 446,984,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,984,043.17/24,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.03

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