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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.95, 33,231.60 and 13,469.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.95, 33,231.60 and 13,469.31 is: 18,588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.95 : 33,231.60 = 13,469.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.95/33,231.60 = 13,469.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.95x = 33,231.60 × 13,469.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.95x = 447,606,722.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,606,722.20/24,079.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,588.36

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