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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,097.23, 33,254.17 and 13,486.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,097.23, 33,254.17 and 13,486.86 is: 18,611.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,097.23 : 33,254.17 = 13,486.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,097.23/33,254.17 = 13,486.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,097.23x = 33,254.17 × 13,486.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,097.23x = 448,494,362.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,494,362.80/24,097.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,611.87

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