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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.94, 33,253.41 and 13,486.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.94, 33,253.41 and 13,486.54 is: 18,611.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.94 : 33,253.41 = 13,486.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.94/33,253.41 = 13,486.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.94x = 33,253.41 × 13,486.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.94x = 448,473,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,473,444.10/24,096.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,611.22

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