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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,085.54, 33,237.72 and 13,475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,085.54, 33,237.72 and 13,475.26 is: 18,595.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,085.54 : 33,237.72 = 13,475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,085.54/33,237.72 = 13,475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,085.54x = 33,237.72 × 13,475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,085.54x = 447,886,918.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,886,918.81/24,085.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.68

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