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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,082.89, 33,233.61 and 13,472.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,082.89, 33,233.61 and 13,472.29 is: 18,591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,082.89 : 33,233.61 = 13,472.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,082.89/33,233.61 = 13,472.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,082.89x = 33,233.61 × 13,472.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,082.89x = 447,732,831.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,732,831.67/24,082.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,591.32

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