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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,088.82, 33,242.58 and 13,478.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,088.82, 33,242.58 and 13,478.45 is: 18,600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,088.82 : 33,242.58 = 13,478.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,088.82/33,242.58 = 13,478.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,088.82x = 33,242.58 × 13,478.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,088.82x = 448,058,286.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,058,286.19/24,088.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,600.26

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