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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,070.27, 33,217.05 and 13,462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,070.27, 33,217.05 and 13,462.42 is: 18,578.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,070.27 : 33,217.05 = 13,462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,070.27/33,217.05 = 13,462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,070.27x = 33,217.05 × 13,462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,070.27x = 447,181,878.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,181,878.26/24,070.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,578.18

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