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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,119.89, 33,285.59 and 13,509.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,119.89, 33,285.59 and 13,509.49 is: 18,643.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,119.89 : 33,285.59 = 13,509.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,119.89/33,285.59 = 13,509.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,119.89x = 33,285.59 × 13,509.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,119.89x = 449,671,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,671,345.25/24,119.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,643.18

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