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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.29, 33,228.86 and 13,469.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.29, 33,228.86 and 13,469.91 is: 18,588.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.29 : 33,228.86 = 13,469.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.29/33,228.86 = 13,469.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.29x = 33,228.86 × 13,469.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.29x = 447,589,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,589,753.60/24,079.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,588.16

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