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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,098.66, 33,255.83 and 13,488.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,098.66, 33,255.83 and 13,488.29 is: 18,613.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,098.66 : 33,255.83 = 13,488.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,098.66/33,255.83 = 13,488.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,098.66x = 33,255.83 × 13,488.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,098.66x = 448,564,211.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,564,211.79/24,098.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,613.66

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