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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,090.62, 33,244.83 and 13,480.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,090.62, 33,244.83 and 13,480.43 is: 18,602.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,090.62 : 33,244.83 = 13,480.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,090.62/33,244.83 = 13,480.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,090.62x = 33,244.83 × 13,480.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,090.62x = 448,154,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,154,437.45/24,090.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,602.86

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