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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.66, 33,478.34 and 13,649.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.66, 33,478.34 and 13,649.29 is: 18,836.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.66 : 33,478.34 = 13,649.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.66/33,478.34 = 13,649.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.66x = 33,478.34 × 13,649.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.66x = 456,955,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,955,575.52/24,259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,836.03

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