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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,070.52, 33,217.40 and 13,462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,070.52, 33,217.40 and 13,462.68 is: 18,578.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,070.52 : 33,217.40 = 13,462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,070.52/33,217.40 = 13,462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,070.52x = 33,217.40 × 13,462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,070.52x = 447,195,226.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,195,226.63/24,070.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,578.54

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