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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,090.73, 33,238.91 and 13,879.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,090.73, 33,238.91 and 13,879.27 is: 19,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,090.73 : 33,238.91 = 13,879.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,090.73/33,238.91 = 13,879.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,090.73x = 33,238.91 × 13,879.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,090.73x = 461,331,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,331,570.80/24,090.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,149.75

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