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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.52, 33,211.65 and 13,459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.52, 33,211.65 and 13,459.24 is: 18,571.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.52 : 33,211.65 = 13,459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.52/33,211.65 = 13,459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.52x = 33,211.65 × 13,459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.52x = 447,003,568.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,003,568.15/24,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,571.35

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