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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,072.93, 33,221.61 and 13,462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,072.93, 33,221.61 and 13,462.54 is: 18,578.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,072.93 : 33,221.61 = 13,462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,072.93/33,221.61 = 13,462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,072.93x = 33,221.61 × 13,462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,072.93x = 447,247,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,247,170.44/24,072.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,578.84

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