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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.43, 33,253.07 and 13,486.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.43, 33,253.07 and 13,486.07 is: 18,610.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.43 : 33,253.07 = 13,486.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.43/33,253.07 = 13,486.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.43x = 33,253.07 × 13,486.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.43x = 448,453,046.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,453,046.61/24,096.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,610.77

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