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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.17, 33,214.83 and 13,459.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.17, 33,214.83 and 13,459.79 is: 18,574.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.17 : 33,214.83 = 13,459.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.17/33,214.83 = 13,459.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.17x = 33,214.83 × 13,459.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.17x = 447,064,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,064,669.25/24,069.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,574.16

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