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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,082.67, 33,233.59 and 13,472.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,082.67, 33,233.59 and 13,472.39 is: 18,591.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,082.67 : 33,233.59 = 13,472.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,082.67/33,233.59 = 13,472.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,082.67x = 33,233.59 × 13,472.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,082.67x = 447,735,885.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,735,885.58/24,082.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,591.62

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