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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,099.81, 33,258.14 and 13,198.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,099.81, 33,258.14 and 13,198.90 is: 18,214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,099.81 : 33,258.14 = 13,198.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,099.81/33,258.14 = 13,198.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,099.81x = 33,258.14 × 13,198.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,099.81x = 438,970,864.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,970,864.05/24,099.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.70

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