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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,085.62, 33,239.97 and 13,475.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,085.62, 33,239.97 and 13,475.03 is: 18,596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,085.62 : 33,239.97 = 13,475.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,085.62/33,239.97 = 13,475.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,085.62x = 33,239.97 × 13,475.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,085.62x = 447,909,426.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,909,426.75/24,085.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.55

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