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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,088.65, 33,243.80 and 13,478.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,088.65, 33,243.80 and 13,478.06 is: 18,600.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,088.65 : 33,243.80 = 13,478.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,088.65/33,243.80 = 13,478.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,088.65x = 33,243.80 × 13,478.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,088.65x = 448,061,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,061,697.42/24,088.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,600.53

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