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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,082.54, 33,233.90 and 13,472.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,082.54, 33,233.90 and 13,472.16 is: 18,591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,082.54 : 33,233.90 = 13,472.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,082.54/33,233.90 = 13,472.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,082.54x = 33,233.90 × 13,472.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,082.54x = 447,732,418.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,732,418.22/24,082.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,591.58

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