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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.72, 33,216.66 and 13,460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.72, 33,216.66 and 13,460.52 is: 18,575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.72 : 33,216.66 = 13,460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.72/33,216.66 = 13,460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.72x = 33,216.66 × 13,460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.72x = 447,113,516.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,113,516.26/24,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,575.77

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