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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,080.52, 33,232.50 and 13,470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,080.52, 33,232.50 and 13,470.60 is: 18,590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,080.52 : 33,232.50 = 13,470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,080.52/33,232.50 = 13,470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,080.52x = 33,232.50 × 13,470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,080.52x = 447,661,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,661,714.50/24,080.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,590.20

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