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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,119.66, 33,285.78 and 13,509.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,119.66, 33,285.78 and 13,509.06 is: 18,642.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,119.66 : 33,285.78 = 13,509.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,119.66/33,285.78 = 13,509.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,119.66x = 33,285.78 × 13,509.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,119.66x = 449,659,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,659,599.17/24,119.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,642.87

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