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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,099.73, 33,257.62 and 13,489.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,099.73, 33,257.62 and 13,489.36 is: 18,615.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,099.73 : 33,257.62 = 13,489.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,099.73/33,257.62 = 13,489.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,099.73x = 33,257.62 × 13,489.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,099.73x = 448,624,008.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,624,008.92/24,099.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,615.31

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