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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,078.06, 33,229.44 and 13,471.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,078.06, 33,229.44 and 13,471.38 is: 18,591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,078.06 : 33,229.44 = 13,471.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,078.06/33,229.44 = 13,471.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,078.06x = 33,229.44 × 13,471.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,078.06x = 447,646,413.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,646,413.43/24,078.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,591.47

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