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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.88, 33,238.08 and 13,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.88, 33,238.08 and 13,474.56 is: 18,593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.88 : 33,238.08 = 13,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.88/33,238.08 = 13,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.88x = 33,238.08 × 13,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.88x = 447,868,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,868,503.24/24,086.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.88

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