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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.97, 33,189.67 and 13,439.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.97, 33,189.67 and 13,439.63 is: 18,547.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.97 : 33,189.67 = 13,439.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.97/33,189.67 = 13,439.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.97x = 33,189.67 × 13,439.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.97x = 446,056,722.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,056,722.11/24,049.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.08

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