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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,081.46, 33,233.94 and 13,471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,081.46, 33,233.94 and 13,471.16 is: 18,591.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,081.46 : 33,233.94 = 13,471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,081.46/33,233.94 = 13,471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,081.46x = 33,233.94 × 13,471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,081.46x = 447,699,723.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,699,723.17/24,081.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,591.05

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