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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.84, 33,216.84 and 13,460.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.84, 33,216.84 and 13,460.64 is: 18,575.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.84 : 33,216.84 = 13,460.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.84/33,216.84 = 13,460.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.84x = 33,216.84 × 13,460.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.84x = 447,119,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,119,925.18/24,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,575.94

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