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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,092.40, 33,246.72 and 13,481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,092.40, 33,246.72 and 13,481.76 is: 18,604.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,092.40 : 33,246.72 = 13,481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,092.40/33,246.72 = 13,481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,092.40x = 33,246.72 × 13,481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,092.40x = 448,224,299.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,224,299.83/24,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.39

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