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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.96, 33,253.77 and 13,488.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.96, 33,253.77 and 13,488.63 is: 18,614.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.96 : 33,253.77 = 13,488.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.96/33,253.77 = 13,488.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.96x = 33,253.77 × 13,488.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.96x = 448,547,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,547,799.64/24,096.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,614.29

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