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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,067.72, 33,214.74 and 13,457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,067.72, 33,214.74 and 13,457.32 is: 18,571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,067.72 : 33,214.74 = 13,457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,067.72/33,214.74 = 13,457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,067.72x = 33,214.74 × 13,457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,067.72x = 446,981,384.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,981,384.90/24,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,571.82

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