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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.97, 33,215.94 and 13,458.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.97, 33,215.94 and 13,458.58 is: 18,573.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.97 : 33,215.94 = 13,458.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.97/33,215.94 = 13,458.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.97x = 33,215.94 × 13,458.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.97x = 447,039,385.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,039,385.77/24,068.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.27

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