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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,076.19, 33,226.88 and 13,469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,076.19, 33,226.88 and 13,469.24 is: 18,588.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,076.19 : 33,226.88 = 13,469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,076.19/33,226.88 = 13,469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,076.19x = 33,226.88 × 13,469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,076.19x = 447,540,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,540,587.69/24,076.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,588.52

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