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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.12, 33,270.22 and 13,499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.12, 33,270.22 and 13,499.14 is: 18,628.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.12 : 33,270.22 = 13,499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.12/33,270.22 = 13,499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.12x = 33,270.22 × 13,499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.12x = 449,119,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,119,357.61/24,109.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,628.61

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