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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.72, 33,215.59 and 13,458.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.72, 33,215.59 and 13,458.33 is: 18,572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.72 : 33,215.59 = 13,458.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.72/33,215.59 = 13,458.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.72x = 33,215.59 × 13,458.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.72x = 447,026,205.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,026,205.29/24,068.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.91

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