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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.27, 33,215.67 and 13,461.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.27, 33,215.67 and 13,461.42 is: 18,576.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.27 : 33,215.67 = 13,461.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.27/33,215.67 = 13,461.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.27x = 33,215.67 × 13,461.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.27x = 447,130,084.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,130,084.45/24,069.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,576.80

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