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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.51, 33,229.47 and 13,469.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.51, 33,229.47 and 13,469.23 is: 18,587.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.51 : 33,229.47 = 13,469.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.51/33,229.47 = 13,469.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.51x = 33,229.47 × 13,469.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.51x = 447,575,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,575,374.21/24,079.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,587.40

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