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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,097.48, 33,254.52 and 13,487.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,097.48, 33,254.52 and 13,487.11 is: 18,612.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,097.48 : 33,254.52 = 13,487.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,097.48/33,254.52 = 13,487.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,097.48x = 33,254.52 × 13,487.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,097.48x = 448,507,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,507,301.80/24,097.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,612.21

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