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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.62, 33,272.73 and 13,499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.62, 33,272.73 and 13,499.88 is: 18,630.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.62 : 33,272.73 = 13,499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.62/33,272.73 = 13,499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.62x = 33,272.73 × 13,499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.62x = 449,177,862.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,177,862.27/24,109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,630.65

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