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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,080.40, 33,229.98 and 13,469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,080.40, 33,229.98 and 13,469.82 is: 18,587.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,080.40 : 33,229.98 = 13,469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,080.40/33,229.98 = 13,469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,080.40x = 33,229.98 × 13,469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,080.40x = 447,601,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,601,849.20/24,080.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,587.81

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