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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,072.96, 33,220.08 and 13,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,072.96, 33,220.08 and 13,463.04 is: 18,578.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,072.96 : 33,220.08 = 13,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,072.96/33,220.08 = 13,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,072.96x = 33,220.08 × 13,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,072.96x = 447,243,265.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,243,265.84/24,072.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,578.66

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