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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,087.09, 33,241.82 and 13,477.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,087.09, 33,241.82 and 13,477.71 is: 18,600.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,087.09 : 33,241.82 = 13,477.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,087.09/33,241.82 = 13,477.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,087.09x = 33,241.82 × 13,477.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,087.09x = 448,023,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,023,542.44/24,087.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,600.15

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