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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.78, 33,230.10 and 13,469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.78, 33,230.10 and 13,469.41 is: 18,587.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.78 : 33,230.10 = 13,469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.78/33,230.10 = 13,469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.78x = 33,230.10 × 13,469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.78x = 447,589,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,589,950.98/24,079.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,587.79

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