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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,289.19, 33,519.18 and 13,679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,289.19, 33,519.18 and 13,679 is: 18,877.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,289.19 : 33,519.18 = 13,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,289.19/33,519.18 = 13,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,289.19x = 33,519.18 × 13,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,289.19x = 458,508,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,508,863.22/24,289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,877.08

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