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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.32, 33,214.26 and 13,458.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.32, 33,214.26 and 13,458.13 is: 18,572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.32 : 33,214.26 = 13,458.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.32/33,214.26 = 13,458.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.32x = 33,214.26 × 13,458.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.32x = 447,001,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,001,828.93/24,068.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.21

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