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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.52, 33,236.28 and 13,474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.52, 33,236.28 and 13,474.08 is: 18,592.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.52 : 33,236.28 = 13,474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.52/33,236.28 = 13,474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.52x = 33,236.28 × 13,474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.52x = 447,828,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,828,295.62/24,086.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.49

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