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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,095.29, 33,251.20 and 13,485.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,095.29, 33,251.20 and 13,485.01 is: 18,609.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,095.29 : 33,251.20 = 13,485.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,095.29/33,251.20 = 13,485.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,095.29x = 33,251.20 × 13,485.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,095.29x = 448,392,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,392,647.67/24,095.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,609.14

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