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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,080.27, 33,230.90 and 13,469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,080.27, 33,230.90 and 13,469.90 is: 18,588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,080.27 : 33,230.90 = 13,469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,080.27/33,230.90 = 13,469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,080.27x = 33,230.90 × 13,469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,080.27x = 447,616,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,616,832.56/24,080.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,588.53

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