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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,091.76, 33,241.79 and 13,479.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,091.76, 33,241.79 and 13,479.35 is: 18,598.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,091.76 : 33,241.79 = 13,479.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,091.76/33,241.79 = 13,479.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,091.76x = 33,241.79 × 13,479.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,091.76x = 448,077,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,077,589.53/24,091.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,598.79

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