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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,090.12, 33,244.38 and 13,479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,090.12, 33,244.38 and 13,479.72 is: 18,602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,090.12 : 33,244.38 = 13,479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,090.12/33,244.38 = 13,479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,090.12x = 33,244.38 × 13,479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,090.12x = 448,124,933.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,124,933.97/24,090.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,602.02

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