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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.92, 33,478.56 and 13,649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.92, 33,478.56 and 13,649.40 is: 18,836.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.92 : 33,478.56 = 13,649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.92/33,478.56 = 13,649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.92x = 33,478.56 × 13,649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.92x = 456,962,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,962,256.86/24,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,836.10

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