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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.17, 33,233.22 and 13,470.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.17, 33,233.22 and 13,470.97 is: 18,589.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.17 : 33,233.22 = 13,470.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.17/33,233.22 = 13,470.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.17x = 33,233.22 × 13,470.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.17x = 447,683,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,683,709.62/24,083.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,589.07

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