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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,090.28, 33,244.58 and 13,479.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,090.28, 33,244.58 and 13,479.92 is: 18,602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,090.28 : 33,244.58 = 13,479.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,090.28/33,244.58 = 13,479.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,090.28x = 33,244.58 × 13,479.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,090.28x = 448,134,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,134,278.83/24,090.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,602.29

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