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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.15, 33,216.08 and 13,458.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.15, 33,216.08 and 13,458.15 is: 18,572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.15 : 33,216.08 = 13,458.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.15/33,216.08 = 13,458.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.15x = 33,216.08 × 13,458.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.15x = 447,026,919.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,026,919.76/24,069.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.61

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