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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.92, 33,217.08 and 13,460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.92, 33,217.08 and 13,460.24 is: 18,575.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.92 : 33,217.08 = 13,460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.92/33,217.08 = 13,460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.92x = 33,217.08 × 13,460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.92x = 447,109,868.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,109,868.90/24,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,575.46

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