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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,089.64, 33,240.72 and 13,476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,089.64, 33,240.72 and 13,476.60 is: 18,596.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,089.64 : 33,240.72 = 13,476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,089.64/33,240.72 = 13,476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,089.64x = 33,240.72 × 13,476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,089.64x = 447,971,887.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,971,887.15/24,089.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.04

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