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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.22, 33,215.97 and 13,460.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.22, 33,215.97 and 13,460.02 is: 18,575.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.22 : 33,215.97 = 13,460.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.22/33,215.97 = 13,460.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.22x = 33,215.97 × 13,460.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.22x = 447,087,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,087,620.52/24,069.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,575.08

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