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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.15, 33,253.38 and 13,486.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.15, 33,253.38 and 13,486.14 is: 18,611.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.15 : 33,253.38 = 13,486.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.15/33,253.38 = 13,486.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.15x = 33,253.38 × 13,486.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.15x = 448,459,738.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,459,738.15/24,096.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,611.26

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