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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,189.88, 33,381.91 and 13,579.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,189.88, 33,381.91 and 13,579.49 is: 18,739.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,189.88 : 33,381.91 = 13,579.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,189.88/33,381.91 = 13,579.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,189.88x = 33,381.91 × 13,579.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,189.88x = 453,309,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,309,313.03/24,189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,739.63

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