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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.15, 33,462.50 and 13,639.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.15, 33,462.50 and 13,639.55 is: 18,821.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.15 : 33,462.50 = 13,639.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.15/33,462.50 = 13,639.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.15x = 33,462.50 × 13,639.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.15x = 456,413,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,413,457.33/24,250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,821.06

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