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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,073.46, 33,221.26 and 13,463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,073.46, 33,221.26 and 13,463.14 is: 18,579.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,073.46 : 33,221.26 = 13,463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,073.46/33,221.26 = 13,463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,073.46x = 33,221.26 × 13,463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,073.46x = 447,262,391.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,262,391.85/24,073.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,579.06

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