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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.69, 33,230.73 and 13,471.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.69, 33,230.73 and 13,471.12 is: 18,590.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.69 : 33,230.73 = 13,471.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.69/33,230.73 = 13,471.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.69x = 33,230.73 × 13,471.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.69x = 447,655,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,655,151.52/24,079.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,590.57

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