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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,078.69, 33,229.35 and 13,470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,078.69, 33,229.35 and 13,470.12 is: 18,589.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,078.69 : 33,229.35 = 13,470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,078.69/33,229.35 = 13,470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,078.69x = 33,229.35 × 13,470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,078.69x = 447,603,332.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,603,332.02/24,078.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,589.19

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