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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,099.16, 33,256.51 and 13,488.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,099.16, 33,256.51 and 13,488.79 is: 18,614.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,099.16 : 33,256.51 = 13,488.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,099.16/33,256.51 = 13,488.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,099.16x = 33,256.51 × 13,488.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,099.16x = 448,590,079.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,590,079.52/24,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,614.35

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