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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,089.16, 33,242.10 and 13,478.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,089.16, 33,242.10 and 13,478.76 is: 18,600.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,089.16 : 33,242.10 = 13,478.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,089.16/33,242.10 = 13,478.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,089.16x = 33,242.10 × 13,478.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,089.16x = 448,062,287.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,062,287.80/24,089.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,600.16

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