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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,082.41, 33,237.08 and 13,472.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,082.41, 33,237.08 and 13,472.76 is: 18,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,082.41 : 33,237.08 = 13,472.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,082.41/33,237.08 = 13,472.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,082.41x = 33,237.08 × 13,472.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,082.41x = 447,795,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,795,134.58/24,082.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.28

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