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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,087.28, 33,240.44 and 13,476.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,087.28, 33,240.44 and 13,476.92 is: 18,598.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,087.28 : 33,240.44 = 13,476.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,087.28/33,240.44 = 13,476.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,087.28x = 33,240.44 × 13,476.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,087.28x = 447,978,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,978,750.64/24,087.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,598.15

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