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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.47, 33,215.25 and 13,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.47, 33,215.25 and 13,458.08 is: 18,572.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.47 : 33,215.25 = 13,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.47/33,215.25 = 13,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.47x = 33,215.25 × 13,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.47x = 447,013,258.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,013,258.35/24,068.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.57

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