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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,060.24, 33,199.88 and 13,449.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,060.24, 33,199.88 and 13,449.65 is: 18,558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,060.24 : 33,199.88 = 13,449.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,060.24/33,199.88 = 13,449.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,060.24x = 33,199.88 × 13,449.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,060.24x = 446,526,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,526,532.79/24,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,558.69

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