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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,094.40, 33,250.22 and 13,486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,094.40, 33,250.22 and 13,486.06 is: 18,610.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,094.40 : 33,250.22 = 13,486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,094.40/33,250.22 = 13,486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,094.40x = 33,250.22 × 13,486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,094.40x = 448,414,461.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,414,461.93/24,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,610.73

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