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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,080.51, 33,230.85 and 13,470.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,080.51, 33,230.85 and 13,470.23 is: 18,588.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,080.51 : 33,230.85 = 13,470.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,080.51/33,230.85 = 13,470.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,080.51x = 33,230.85 × 13,470.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,080.51x = 447,627,192.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,627,192.60/24,080.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,588.78

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