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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.85, 33,215.01 and 13,458.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.85, 33,215.01 and 13,458.51 is: 18,572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.85 : 33,215.01 = 13,458.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.85/33,215.01 = 13,458.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.85x = 33,215.01 × 13,458.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.85x = 447,024,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,024,544.24/24,068.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.74

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