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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,249.97, 33,464.64 and 13,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,249.97, 33,464.64 and 13,639.60 is: 18,822.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,249.97 : 33,464.64 = 13,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,249.97/33,464.64 = 13,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,249.97x = 33,464.64 × 13,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,249.97x = 456,444,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,444,303.74/24,249.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,822.47

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