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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.14, 33,187.98 and 13,439.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.14, 33,187.98 and 13,439.22 is: 18,546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.14 : 33,187.98 = 13,439.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.14/33,187.98 = 13,439.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.14x = 33,187.98 × 13,439.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.14x = 446,020,564.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,020,564.58/24,049.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.22

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