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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,047.69, 33,188.94 and 13,439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,047.69, 33,188.94 and 13,439.52 is: 18,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,047.69 : 33,188.94 = 13,439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,047.69/33,188.94 = 13,439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,047.69x = 33,188.94 × 13,439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,047.69x = 446,043,422.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,043,422.91/24,047.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.29

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