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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.16, 33,242.25 and 13,476.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.16, 33,242.25 and 13,476.51 is: 18,599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.16 : 33,242.25 = 13,476.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.16/33,242.25 = 13,476.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.16x = 33,242.25 × 13,476.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.16x = 447,989,514.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,989,514.55/24,086.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,599.46

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