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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,070.72, 33,218.04 and 13,461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,070.72, 33,218.04 and 13,461.52 is: 18,577.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,070.72 : 33,218.04 = 13,461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,070.72/33,218.04 = 13,461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,070.72x = 33,218.04 × 13,461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,070.72x = 447,165,309.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,165,309.82/24,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.15

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