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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,070.66, 33,220.61 and 13,460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,070.66, 33,220.61 and 13,460.88 is: 18,577.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,070.66 : 33,220.61 = 13,460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,070.66/33,220.61 = 13,460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,070.66x = 33,220.61 × 13,460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,070.66x = 447,178,644.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,178,644.74/24,070.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.75

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