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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,089.78, 33,243.93 and 13,479.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,089.78, 33,243.93 and 13,479.62 is: 18,601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,089.78 : 33,243.93 = 13,479.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,089.78/33,243.93 = 13,479.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,089.78x = 33,243.93 × 13,479.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,089.78x = 448,115,543.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,115,543.71/24,089.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,601.89

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