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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.97, 33,217.46 and 13,459.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.97, 33,217.46 and 13,459.57 is: 18,574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.97 : 33,217.46 = 13,459.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.97/33,217.46 = 13,459.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.97x = 33,217.46 × 13,459.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.97x = 447,092,815.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,092,815.07/24,069.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,574.72

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