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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.65, 33,216.21 and 13,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.65, 33,216.21 and 13,459.28 is: 18,573.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.65 : 33,216.21 = 13,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.65/33,216.21 = 13,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.65x = 33,216.21 × 13,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.65x = 447,066,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,066,104.85/24,069.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.86

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