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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.41, 33,215.78 and 13,459.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.41, 33,215.78 and 13,459.07 is: 18,573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.41 : 33,215.78 = 13,459.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.41/33,215.78 = 13,459.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.41x = 33,215.78 × 13,459.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.41x = 447,053,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,053,508.12/24,069.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.51

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