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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,289.65, 33,519.15 and 13,679.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,289.65, 33,519.15 and 13,679.33 is: 18,877.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,289.65 : 33,519.15 = 13,679.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,289.65/33,519.15 = 13,679.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,289.65x = 33,519.15 × 13,679.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,289.65x = 458,519,346.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,519,346.57/24,289.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,877.15

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