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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.96, 33,217.32 and 13,459.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.96, 33,217.32 and 13,459.58 is: 18,574.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.96 : 33,217.32 = 13,459.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.96/33,217.32 = 13,459.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.96x = 33,217.32 × 13,459.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.96x = 447,091,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,091,175.93/24,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,574.65

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