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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,098.79, 33,256.33 and 13,488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,098.79, 33,256.33 and 13,488.43 is: 18,614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,098.79 : 33,256.33 = 13,488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,098.79/33,256.33 = 13,488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,098.79x = 33,256.33 × 13,488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,098.79x = 448,575,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,575,445.54/24,098.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,614.02

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