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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.25, 33,270.39 and 13,499.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.25, 33,270.39 and 13,499.26 is: 18,628.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.25 : 33,270.39 = 13,499.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.25/33,270.39 = 13,499.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.25x = 33,270.39 × 13,499.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.25x = 449,125,644.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,125,644.91/24,109.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,628.77

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