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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,087.71, 33,237.14 and 13,475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,087.71, 33,237.14 and 13,475.30 is: 18,593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,087.71 : 33,237.14 = 13,475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,087.71/33,237.14 = 13,475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,087.71x = 33,237.14 × 13,475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,087.71x = 447,880,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,880,199.08/24,087.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.72

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