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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.77, 33,236.97 and 13,879.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.77, 33,236.97 and 13,879.29 is: 19,151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.77 : 33,236.97 = 13,879.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.77/33,236.97 = 13,879.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.77x = 33,236.97 × 13,879.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.77x = 461,305,457.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,305,457.01/24,086.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,151.82

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