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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,099.88, 33,256.53 and 13,487.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,099.88, 33,256.53 and 13,487.47 is: 18,611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,099.88 : 33,256.53 = 13,487.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,099.88/33,256.53 = 13,487.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,099.88x = 33,256.53 × 13,487.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,099.88x = 448,546,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,546,450.68/24,099.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,611.98

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