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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,070.91, 33,220.95 and 13,461.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,070.91, 33,220.95 and 13,461.14 is: 18,578.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,070.91 : 33,220.95 = 13,461.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,070.91/33,220.95 = 13,461.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,070.91x = 33,220.95 × 13,461.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,070.91x = 447,191,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,191,858.88/24,070.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,578.10

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