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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.83, 33,231.65 and 13,470.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.83, 33,231.65 and 13,470.18 is: 18,589.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.83 : 33,231.65 = 13,470.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.83/33,231.65 = 13,470.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.83x = 33,231.65 × 13,470.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.83x = 447,636,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,636,239.85/24,079.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,589.68

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