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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,091.98, 33,247.05 and 13,481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,091.98, 33,247.05 and 13,481.76 is: 18,604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,091.98 : 33,247.05 = 13,481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,091.98/33,247.05 = 13,481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,091.98x = 33,247.05 × 13,481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,091.98x = 448,228,748.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,228,748.81/24,091.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.89

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