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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.76, 33,231.36 and 13,468.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.76, 33,231.36 and 13,468.76 is: 18,587.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.76 : 33,231.36 = 13,468.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.76/33,231.36 = 13,468.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.76x = 33,231.36 × 13,468.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.76x = 447,585,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,585,212.31/24,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,587.61

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