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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.94, 33,223.40 and 13,869.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.94, 33,223.40 and 13,869.08 is: 19,135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.94 : 33,223.40 = 13,869.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.94/33,223.40 = 13,869.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.94x = 33,223.40 × 13,869.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.94x = 460,777,757.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,777,757.01/24,079.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,135.34

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