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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,088.61, 33,242.31 and 13,478.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,088.61, 33,242.31 and 13,478.22 is: 18,599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,088.61 : 33,242.31 = 13,478.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,088.61/33,242.31 = 13,478.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,088.61x = 33,242.31 × 13,478.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,088.61x = 448,047,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,047,167.49/24,088.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,599.96

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