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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.16, 33,616.59 and 13,749.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.16, 33,616.59 and 13,749.16 is: 18,974.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.16 : 33,616.59 = 13,749.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.16/33,616.59 = 13,749.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.16x = 33,616.59 × 13,749.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.16x = 462,199,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,199,874.56/24,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,974.38

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