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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,099.72, 33,256.05 and 13,489.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,099.72, 33,256.05 and 13,489.26 is: 18,614.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,099.72 : 33,256.05 = 13,489.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,099.72/33,256.05 = 13,489.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,099.72x = 33,256.05 × 13,489.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,099.72x = 448,599,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,599,505.02/24,099.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,614.30

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