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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.37, 33,252.98 and 13,486.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.37, 33,252.98 and 13,486.00 is: 18,610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.37 : 33,252.98 = 13,486.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.37/33,252.98 = 13,486.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.37x = 33,252.98 × 13,486.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.37x = 448,449,454.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,449,454.59/24,096.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,610.67

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