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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,098.23, 33,255.55 and 13,487.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,098.23, 33,255.55 and 13,487.86 is: 18,613.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,098.23 : 33,255.55 = 13,487.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,098.23/33,255.55 = 13,487.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,098.23x = 33,255.55 × 13,487.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,098.23x = 448,546,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,546,202.62/24,098.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,613.24

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