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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.22, 33,214.59 and 13,459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.22, 33,214.59 and 13,459.02 is: 18,573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.22 : 33,214.59 = 13,459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.22/33,214.59 = 13,459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.22x = 33,214.59 × 13,459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.22x = 447,035,831.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,035,831.10/24,068.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.70

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