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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,080.67, 33,230.84 and 13,470.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,080.67, 33,230.84 and 13,470.39 is: 18,588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,080.67 : 33,230.84 = 13,470.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,080.67/33,230.84 = 13,470.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,080.67x = 33,230.84 × 13,470.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,080.67x = 447,632,307.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,632,307.48/24,080.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,588.86

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