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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.76, 33,271.58 and 13,499.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.76, 33,271.58 and 13,499.39 is: 18,629.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.76 : 33,271.58 = 13,499.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.76/33,271.58 = 13,499.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.76x = 33,271.58 × 13,499.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.76x = 449,145,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,145,800.48/24,109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,629.21

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