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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.41, 33,270.66 and 13,499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.41, 33,270.66 and 13,499.04 is: 18,628.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.41 : 33,270.66 = 13,499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.41/33,270.66 = 13,499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.41x = 33,270.66 × 13,499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.41x = 449,121,970.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,121,970.17/24,109.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,628.49

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