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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.66, 33,253.56 and 13,487.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.66, 33,253.56 and 13,487.28 is: 18,612.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.66 : 33,253.56 = 13,487.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.66/33,253.56 = 13,487.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.66x = 33,253.56 × 13,487.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.66x = 448,500,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,500,074.72/24,096.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,612.54

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