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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.60, 33,809.88 and 13,889.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.60, 33,809.88 and 13,889.20 is: 19,168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.60 : 33,809.88 = 13,889.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.60/33,809.88 = 13,889.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.60x = 33,809.88 × 13,889.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.60x = 469,592,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,592,185.30/24,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,168.12

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