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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,119.76, 33,284.88 and 13,509.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,119.76, 33,284.88 and 13,509.36 is: 18,642.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,119.76 : 33,284.88 = 13,509.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,119.76/33,284.88 = 13,509.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,119.76x = 33,284.88 × 13,509.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,119.76x = 449,657,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,657,426.48/24,119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,642.70

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