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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,098.41, 33,255.48 and 13,488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,098.41, 33,255.48 and 13,488.04 is: 18,613.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,098.41 : 33,255.48 = 13,488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,098.41/33,255.48 = 13,488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,098.41x = 33,255.48 × 13,488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,098.41x = 448,551,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,551,244.46/24,098.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,613.31

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