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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,067.85, 33,214.07 and 13,458.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,067.85, 33,214.07 and 13,458.65 is: 18,573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,067.85 : 33,214.07 = 13,458.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,067.85/33,214.07 = 13,458.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,067.85x = 33,214.07 × 13,458.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,067.85x = 447,016,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,016,410.78/24,067.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.18

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