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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,097.79, 33,254.95 and 13,487.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,097.79, 33,254.95 and 13,487.42 is: 18,612.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,097.79 : 33,254.95 = 13,487.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,097.79/33,254.95 = 13,487.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,097.79x = 33,254.95 × 13,487.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,097.79x = 448,523,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,523,493.43/24,097.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,612.64

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