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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,098.42, 33,255.81 and 13,488.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,098.42, 33,255.81 and 13,488.05 is: 18,613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,098.42 : 33,255.81 = 13,488.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,098.42/33,255.81 = 13,488.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,098.42x = 33,255.81 × 13,488.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,098.42x = 448,555,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,555,861.79/24,098.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,613.50

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