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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.02, 33,459.54 and 13,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.02, 33,459.54 and 13,639.40 is: 18,817.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.02 : 33,459.54 = 13,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.02/33,459.54 = 13,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.02x = 33,459.54 × 13,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.02x = 456,368,049.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,368,049.88/24,252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,817.73

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