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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.64, 33,229.64 and 13,469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.64, 33,229.64 and 13,469.36 is: 18,587.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.64 : 33,229.64 = 13,469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.64/33,229.64 = 13,469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.64x = 33,229.64 × 13,469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.64x = 447,581,851.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,581,851.36/24,079.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,587.57

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