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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.94, 33,463.26 and 13,639.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.94, 33,463.26 and 13,639.86 is: 18,820.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.94 : 33,463.26 = 13,639.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.94/33,463.26 = 13,639.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.94x = 33,463.26 × 13,639.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.94x = 456,434,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,434,181.54/24,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,820.52

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