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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,091.66, 33,249.59 and 13,481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,091.66, 33,249.59 and 13,481.88 is: 18,606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,091.66 : 33,249.59 = 13,481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,091.66/33,249.59 = 13,481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,091.66x = 33,249.59 × 13,481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,091.66x = 448,266,982.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,266,982.43/24,091.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,606.73

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