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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,078.60, 33,230.52 and 13,469.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,078.60, 33,230.52 and 13,469.04 is: 18,588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,078.60 : 33,230.52 = 13,469.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,078.60/33,230.52 = 13,469.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,078.60x = 33,230.52 × 13,469.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,078.60x = 447,583,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,583,203.10/24,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,588.42

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