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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,088.14, 33,241.32 and 13,477.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,088.14, 33,241.32 and 13,477.68 is: 18,599.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,088.14 : 33,241.32 = 13,477.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,088.14/33,241.32 = 13,477.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,088.14x = 33,241.32 × 13,477.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,088.14x = 448,015,873.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,015,873.74/24,088.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,599.02

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