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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,071.81, 33,218.45 and 13,462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,071.81, 33,218.45 and 13,462.43 is: 18,577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,071.81 : 33,218.45 = 13,462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,071.81/33,218.45 = 13,462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,071.81x = 33,218.45 × 13,462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,071.81x = 447,200,824.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,200,824.43/24,071.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.79

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