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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.06, 33,443.90 and 13,479.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.06, 33,443.90 and 13,479.70 is: 18,601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.06 : 33,443.90 = 13,479.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.06/33,443.90 = 13,479.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.06x = 33,443.90 × 13,479.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.06x = 450,813,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,813,546.02/24,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,601.71

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