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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.73, 33,241.68 and 13,477.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.73, 33,241.68 and 13,477.35 is: 18,599.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.73 : 33,241.68 = 13,477.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.73/33,241.68 = 13,477.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.73x = 33,241.68 × 13,477.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.73x = 448,009,755.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,009,755.95/24,086.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,599.86

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