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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,082.16, 33,230.39 and 13,469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,082.16, 33,230.39 and 13,469.13 is: 18,585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,082.16 : 33,230.39 = 13,469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,082.16/33,230.39 = 13,469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,082.16x = 33,230.39 × 13,469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,082.16x = 447,584,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,584,375.52/24,082.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,585.73

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