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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,080.78, 33,231.48 and 13,470.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,080.78, 33,231.48 and 13,470.41 is: 18,589.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,080.78 : 33,231.48 = 13,470.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,080.78/33,231.48 = 13,470.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,080.78x = 33,231.48 × 13,470.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,080.78x = 447,641,660.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,641,660.51/24,080.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,589.17

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