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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.51, 33,252.95 and 13,486.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.51, 33,252.95 and 13,486.23 is: 18,610.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.51 : 33,252.95 = 13,486.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.51/33,252.95 = 13,486.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.51x = 33,252.95 × 13,486.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.51x = 448,456,965.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,456,965.59/24,096.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,610.87

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