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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,085.79, 33,238.42 and 13,475.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,085.79, 33,238.42 and 13,475.43 is: 18,596.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,085.79 : 33,238.42 = 13,475.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,085.79/33,238.42 = 13,475.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,085.79x = 33,238.42 × 13,475.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,085.79x = 447,901,968.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,901,968.33/24,085.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.11

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