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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,249.61, 33,464.10 and 13,639.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,249.61, 33,464.10 and 13,639.25 is: 18,821.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,249.61 : 33,464.10 = 13,639.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,249.61/33,464.10 = 13,639.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,249.61x = 33,464.10 × 13,639.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,249.61x = 456,425,360.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,425,360.73/24,249.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,821.97

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