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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.51, 33,253.92 and 13,486.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.51, 33,253.92 and 13,486.11 is: 18,611.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.51 : 33,253.92 = 13,486.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.51/33,253.92 = 13,486.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.51x = 33,253.92 × 13,486.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.51x = 448,466,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,466,023.05/24,096.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,611.24

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