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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.76, 33,236.88 and 13,472.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.76, 33,236.88 and 13,472.76 is: 18,593.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.76 : 33,236.88 = 13,472.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.76/33,236.88 = 13,472.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.76x = 33,236.88 × 13,472.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.76x = 447,792,507.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,792,507.39/24,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.13

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