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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,249.44, 33,464.52 and 13,639.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,249.44, 33,464.52 and 13,639.07 is: 18,822.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,249.44 : 33,464.52 = 13,639.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,249.44/33,464.52 = 13,639.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,249.44x = 33,464.52 × 13,639.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,249.44x = 456,424,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,424,763.47/24,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,822.08

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