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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.82, 33,216.42 and 13,459.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.82, 33,216.42 and 13,459.63 is: 18,574.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.82 : 33,216.42 = 13,459.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.82/33,216.42 = 13,459.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.82x = 33,216.42 × 13,459.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.82x = 447,080,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,080,723.12/24,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,574.33

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