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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.91, 33,219.57 and 13,460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.91, 33,219.57 and 13,460.14 is: 18,576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.91 : 33,219.57 = 13,460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.91/33,219.57 = 13,460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.91x = 33,219.57 × 13,460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.91x = 447,140,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,140,062.94/24,069.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,576.72

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