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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,082.78, 33,234.29 and 13,472.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,082.78, 33,234.29 and 13,472.59 is: 18,592.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,082.78 : 33,234.29 = 13,472.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,082.78/33,234.29 = 13,472.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,082.78x = 33,234.29 × 13,472.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,082.78x = 447,751,895.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,751,895.75/24,082.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.20

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