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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.83, 33,217.26 and 13,459.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.83, 33,217.26 and 13,459.43 is: 18,574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.83 : 33,217.26 = 13,459.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.83/33,217.26 = 13,459.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.83x = 33,217.26 × 13,459.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.83x = 447,085,531.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,085,531.90/24,069.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,574.52

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