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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,099.01, 33,255.32 and 13,486.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,099.01, 33,255.32 and 13,486.59 is: 18,610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,099.01 : 33,255.32 = 13,486.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,099.01/33,255.32 = 13,486.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,099.01x = 33,255.32 × 13,486.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,099.01x = 448,500,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,500,798.73/24,099.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,610.76

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