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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.52, 33,225.42 and 13,469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.52, 33,225.42 and 13,469.24 is: 18,585.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.52 : 33,225.42 = 13,469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.52/33,225.42 = 13,469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.52x = 33,225.42 × 13,469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.52x = 447,521,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,521,156.08/24,079.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,585.14

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