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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.66, 33,219.23 and 13,459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.66, 33,219.23 and 13,459.88 is: 18,576.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.66 : 33,219.23 = 13,459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.66/33,219.23 = 13,459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.66x = 33,219.23 × 13,459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.66x = 447,126,616.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,126,616.10/24,069.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,576.36

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