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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,067.97, 33,214.56 and 13,457.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,067.97, 33,214.56 and 13,457.58 is: 18,571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,067.97 : 33,214.56 = 13,457.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,067.97/33,214.56 = 13,457.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,067.97x = 33,214.56 × 13,457.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,067.97x = 446,987,423.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,987,423.34/24,067.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,571.88

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