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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,077.69, 33,228.95 and 13,470.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,077.69, 33,228.95 and 13,470.74 is: 18,590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,077.69 : 33,228.95 = 13,470.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,077.69/33,228.95 = 13,470.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,077.69x = 33,228.95 × 13,470.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,077.69x = 447,618,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,618,545.92/24,077.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,590.59

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