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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,097.66, 33,254.94 and 13,488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,097.66, 33,254.94 and 13,488.28 is: 18,613.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,097.66 : 33,254.94 = 13,488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,097.66/33,254.94 = 13,488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,097.66x = 33,254.94 × 13,488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,097.66x = 448,551,942.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,551,942.10/24,097.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,613.92

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