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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,289.46, 33,519.58 and 13,679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,289.46, 33,519.58 and 13,679.28 is: 18,877.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,289.46 : 33,519.58 = 13,679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,289.46/33,519.58 = 13,679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,289.46x = 33,519.58 × 13,679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,289.46x = 458,523,720.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,523,720.30/24,289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,877.48

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