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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.20, 33,231.03 and 13,472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.20, 33,231.03 and 13,472.25 is: 18,592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.20 : 33,231.03 = 13,472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.20/33,231.03 = 13,472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.20x = 33,231.03 × 13,472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.20x = 447,696,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,696,743.92/24,079.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.68

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