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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,099.87, 33,257.94 and 13,491.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,099.87, 33,257.94 and 13,491.54 is: 18,618.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,099.87 : 33,257.94 = 13,491.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,099.87/33,257.94 = 13,491.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,099.87x = 33,257.94 × 13,491.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,099.87x = 448,700,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,700,827.83/24,099.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,618.39

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