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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,076.69, 33,228.96 and 13,468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,076.69, 33,228.96 and 13,468.52 is: 18,588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,076.69 : 33,228.96 = 13,468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,076.69/33,228.96 = 13,468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,076.69x = 33,228.96 × 13,468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,076.69x = 447,544,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,544,912.34/24,076.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,588.31

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