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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.78, 33,239.79 and 13,476.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.78, 33,239.79 and 13,476.62 is: 18,597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.78 : 33,239.79 = 13,476.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.78/33,239.79 = 13,476.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.78x = 33,239.79 × 13,476.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.78x = 447,960,018.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,960,018.71/24,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,597.75

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