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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.58, 33,217.49 and 13,459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.58, 33,217.49 and 13,459.93 is: 18,575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.58 : 33,217.49 = 13,459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.58/33,217.49 = 13,459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.58x = 33,217.49 × 13,459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.58x = 447,105,090.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,105,090.18/24,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,575.53

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