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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,093.35, 33,249.75 and 13,482.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,093.35, 33,249.75 and 13,482.76 is: 18,606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,093.35 : 33,249.75 = 13,482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,093.35/33,249.75 = 13,482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,093.35x = 33,249.75 × 13,482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,093.35x = 448,298,399.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,298,399.31/24,093.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,606.73

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