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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.51, 33,214.66 and 13,458.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.51, 33,214.66 and 13,458.15 is: 18,572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.51 : 33,214.66 = 13,458.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.51/33,214.66 = 13,458.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.51x = 33,214.66 × 13,458.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.51x = 447,007,842.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,007,842.83/24,068.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.31

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