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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,058.12, 33,199.62 and 13,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,058.12, 33,199.62 and 13,449 is: 18,559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,058.12 : 33,199.62 = 13,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,058.12/33,199.62 = 13,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,058.12x = 33,199.62 × 13,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,058.12x = 446,501,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,501,689.38/24,058.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,559.29

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