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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.30, 33,240.78 and 13,476.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.30, 33,240.78 and 13,476.92 is: 18,599.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.30 : 33,240.78 = 13,476.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.30/33,240.78 = 13,476.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.30x = 33,240.78 × 13,476.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.30x = 447,983,166.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,983,166.59/24,086.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,599.09

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