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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.41, 33,214.40 and 13,458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.41, 33,214.40 and 13,458.07 is: 18,572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.41 : 33,214.40 = 13,458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.41/33,214.40 = 13,458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.41x = 33,214.40 × 13,458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.41x = 447,001,633.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,001,633.77/24,068.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.13

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