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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,091.36, 33,247.47 and 13,480.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,091.36, 33,247.47 and 13,480.90 is: 18,604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,091.36 : 33,247.47 = 13,480.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,091.36/33,247.47 = 13,480.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,091.36x = 33,247.47 × 13,480.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,091.36x = 448,205,818.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,205,818.32/24,091.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.42

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