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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,080.46, 33,232.56 and 13,470.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,080.46, 33,232.56 and 13,470.15 is: 18,589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,080.46 : 33,232.56 = 13,470.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,080.46/33,232.56 = 13,470.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,080.46x = 33,232.56 × 13,470.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,080.46x = 447,647,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,647,568.08/24,080.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,589.66

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