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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,081.19, 33,233.79 and 13,474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,081.19, 33,233.79 and 13,474.24 is: 18,595.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,081.19 : 33,233.79 = 13,474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,081.19/33,233.79 = 13,474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,081.19x = 33,233.79 × 13,474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,081.19x = 447,800,104.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,800,104.11/24,081.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.43

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