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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,092.36, 33,248.85 and 13,481.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,092.36, 33,248.85 and 13,481.90 is: 18,605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,092.36 : 33,248.85 = 13,481.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,092.36/33,248.85 = 13,481.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,092.36x = 33,248.85 × 13,481.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,092.36x = 448,257,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,257,670.82/24,092.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,605.80

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