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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.69, 33,187.95 and 13,439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.69, 33,187.95 and 13,439.41 is: 18,546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.69 : 33,187.95 = 13,439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.69/33,187.95 = 13,439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.69x = 33,187.95 × 13,439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.69x = 446,026,384.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,026,384.14/24,049.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.04

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