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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.53, 33,214.62 and 13,458.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.53, 33,214.62 and 13,458.34 is: 18,572.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.53 : 33,214.62 = 13,458.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.53/33,214.62 = 13,458.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.53x = 33,214.62 × 13,458.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.53x = 447,013,648.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,013,648.93/24,068.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.54

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