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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,091.24, 33,239.60 and 13,879.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,091.24, 33,239.60 and 13,879.77 is: 19,150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,091.24 : 33,239.60 = 13,879.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,091.24/33,239.60 = 13,879.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,091.24x = 33,239.60 × 13,879.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,091.24x = 461,357,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,357,767.30/24,091.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,150.44

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