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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.84, 33,231.81 and 13,470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.84, 33,231.81 and 13,470.46 is: 18,590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.84 : 33,231.81 = 13,470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.84/33,231.81 = 13,470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.84x = 33,231.81 × 13,470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.84x = 447,647,767.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,647,767.33/24,079.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,590.15

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