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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.98, 33,233.52 and 13,471.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.98, 33,233.52 and 13,471.80 is: 18,592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.98 : 33,233.52 = 13,471.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.98/33,233.52 = 13,471.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.98x = 33,233.52 × 13,471.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.98x = 447,715,334.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,715,334.74/24,079.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.84

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