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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,084.41, 33,239.84 and 13,474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,084.41, 33,239.84 and 13,474.76 is: 18,597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,084.41 : 33,239.84 = 13,474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,084.41/33,239.84 = 13,474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,084.41x = 33,239.84 × 13,474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,084.41x = 447,898,866.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,898,866.44/24,084.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,597.05

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