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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.52, 33,210.27 and 13,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.52, 33,210.27 and 13,458.24 is: 18,569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.52 : 33,210.27 = 13,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.52/33,210.27 = 13,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.52x = 33,210.27 × 13,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.52x = 446,951,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,951,784.12/24,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,569.97

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