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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,082.79, 33,234.24 and 13,472.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,082.79, 33,234.24 and 13,472.42 is: 18,591.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,082.79 : 33,234.24 = 13,472.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,082.79/33,234.24 = 13,472.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,082.79x = 33,234.24 × 13,472.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,082.79x = 447,745,473.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,745,473.49/24,082.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,591.93

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