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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.63, 33,215.38 and 13,459.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.63, 33,215.38 and 13,459.25 is: 18,574.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.63 : 33,215.38 = 13,459.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.63/33,215.38 = 13,459.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.63x = 33,215.38 × 13,459.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.63x = 447,054,103.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,054,103.27/24,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,574.14

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