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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,097.88, 33,253.77 and 13,485.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,097.88, 33,253.77 and 13,485.47 is: 18,609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,097.88 : 33,253.77 = 13,485.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,097.88/33,253.77 = 13,485.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,097.88x = 33,253.77 × 13,485.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,097.88x = 448,442,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,442,551.45/24,097.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,609.21

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