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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.82, 33,250.65 and 13,340.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.82, 33,250.65 and 13,340.87 is: 18,408.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.82 : 33,250.65 = 13,340.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.82/33,250.65 = 13,340.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.82x = 33,250.65 × 13,340.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.82x = 443,592,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,592,599.07/24,096.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,408.76

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