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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,080.84, 33,230.88 and 13,470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,080.84, 33,230.88 and 13,470.56 is: 18,588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,080.84 : 33,230.88 = 13,470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,080.84/33,230.88 = 13,470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,080.84x = 33,230.88 × 13,470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,080.84x = 447,638,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,638,562.89/24,080.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,588.99

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