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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,098.82, 33,256.35 and 13,488.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,098.82, 33,256.35 and 13,488.51 is: 18,614.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,098.82 : 33,256.35 = 13,488.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,098.82/33,256.35 = 13,488.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,098.82x = 33,256.35 × 13,488.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,098.82x = 448,578,609.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,578,609.54/24,098.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,614.13

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