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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.99, 33,217.53 and 13,462.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.99, 33,217.53 and 13,462.23 is: 18,578.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.99 : 33,217.53 = 13,462.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.99/33,217.53 = 13,462.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.99x = 33,217.53 × 13,462.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.99x = 447,182,028.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,182,028.89/24,069.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,578.41

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