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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,078.69, 33,230.33 and 13,471.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,078.69, 33,230.33 and 13,471.74 is: 18,591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,078.69 : 33,230.33 = 13,471.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,078.69/33,230.33 = 13,471.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,078.69x = 33,230.33 × 13,471.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,078.69x = 447,670,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,670,365.87/24,078.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,591.97

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