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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.91, 33,218.19 and 13,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.91, 33,218.19 and 13,459.14 is: 18,575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.91 : 33,218.19 = 13,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.91/33,218.19 = 13,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.91x = 33,218.19 × 13,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.91x = 447,088,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,088,269.76/24,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,575.34

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