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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.62, 33,215.44 and 13,460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.62, 33,215.44 and 13,460.14 is: 18,575.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.62 : 33,215.44 = 13,460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.62/33,215.44 = 13,460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.62x = 33,215.44 × 13,460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.62x = 447,084,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,084,472.56/24,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,575.41

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