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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,067.84, 33,212.96 and 13,456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,067.84, 33,212.96 and 13,456.80 is: 18,570.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,067.84 : 33,212.96 = 13,456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,067.84/33,212.96 = 13,456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,067.84x = 33,212.96 × 13,456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,067.84x = 446,940,160.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,940,160.13/24,067.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,570.02

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